2010 Mazda 5 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 5 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 315 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.
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, 2010 Mazda 5 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd. 2010 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mazda 5 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Mazda | Kia |
Model | 5 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |