2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2012 Kia Cee'd and 2012 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Optima weights approximately 218 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.
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 Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Optima 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 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Cee'd | Optima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
