2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1371 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Defender | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |