2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Kia Cee'd and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cee'd | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Cee'd | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1367 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
