2011 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Insight | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
