2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cee'd | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cee'd | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |
