2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 117 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.8 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 | 1484 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
