2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Kia Sportage

To start off, both 2009 Kia Cee'd and 2009 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 329 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.

Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage 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 2009 Kia Sportage
Make Kia Kia
Model Cee'd Sportage
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1975 cc 2656 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 187 Nm 246 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.4 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1341 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 65 L


 

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