2008 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord 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 178 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
