2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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, 2006 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Cee'd | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Cee'd | Focus |
Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |