2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 311 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Transit Connect | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |
