2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6690 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 53 L |
