2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 103 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Forester | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Subaru | Kia |
Model | Forester | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |