2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1591 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |