2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2009 Kia Cee'd and 2009 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S60 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S60 weights approximately 240 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.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S60. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Cee'd | 2009 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Cee'd | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |