2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam 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 384 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Bantam | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Bantam | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |