2008 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
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 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taurus | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 53 L |