Chevrolet Blazer 2020 vs Kia Ceed 2009
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 237 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Blazer is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Blazer engine produces 94 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 164 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Blazer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 53 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Ceed engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.53 m | |
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Chevrolet Blazer is larger. Chevrolet Blazer is 51 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 16 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Blazer is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 222 litres | 534 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 222 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 534 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1970 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Blazer is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Chevrolet Blazer can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3400 | |
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