2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Mazda 2
To start off, 2009 Mazda 2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 2. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2. 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, both vehicles can yield 137 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cee'd | 2009 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Cee'd | 2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.5 mm | 78.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1399 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |