2011 Nissan Versa vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Versa 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 189 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Versa | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4295 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 |
