2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cee'd and 2008 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 47 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.
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 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cee'd | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Cee'd | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |