2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cee'd and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 101 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cee'd | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Cee'd | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1399 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1404 mm |