2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Spider | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |