2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2008 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cee'd and 2008 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 2 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cee'd | 2008 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Cee'd | 2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
