2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Cee'd | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 155 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |