2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic 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 173 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 (305 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Cee'd | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Cee'd | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |