2011 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 32 kg more than 2011 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lada Niva 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lada Niva | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | Niva | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
