2012 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2012 Honda Fit 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 1,591 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 7 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Fit | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Fit | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1524 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
