2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Kia Cee'd and 2012 Audi S5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 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 | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Cee'd | S5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
