2011 Nissan Versa vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 209 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. 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 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Versa | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Versa | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1149 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
