2010 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 389 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
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 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Cee'd | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cee'd | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
