2009 Honda FR-V vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2009 Honda FR-V 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2009 Honda FR-V (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda FR-V | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | FR-V | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |
