2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Suburban and 2010 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1268 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2010 Kia Cee'd
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Suburban Cee'd
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 154 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2543 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 5649 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 2009 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1951 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3302 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 53 L


 

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