2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2012 Kia Cee'd and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 653 kg more 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cee'd | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
