2008 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 12 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
