2011 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 737 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 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A8 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
