2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 528 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 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Cee'd | Crosstour |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1898 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |