2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Civic and 2010 Kia Cee'd are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 17 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 (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |