2008 Hummer H2 vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd

To start off, both 2008 Hummer H2 and 2008 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1640 kg more than 2008 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H2 will offer significantly more control. 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 Hummer H2 (563 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd. 2008 Hummer H2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hummer H2 2008 Kia Cee'd
Make Hummer Kia
Model H2 Cee'd
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6162 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 393 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 563 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2903 kg 1263 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 2070 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 2000 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 121 L 53 L


 

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