2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 143 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Cee'd | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Cee'd | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1198 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |