2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 371 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Expedition | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 53 L |