2008 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |