2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Cruze | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
