2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Volvo C70

To start off, both 2009 Kia Cee'd and 2009 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70
Make Kia Volvo
Model Cee'd C70
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 2521 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 124 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 154 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 192 km/hour 239 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1840 mm


 

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