2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 345 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 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd. 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Highlander | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 53 L |
