Honda Civic 2007 vs Kia Ceed 2007

 
Honda Civic
2007 - 2008
Kia Ceed
2007 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 140 HP115 HP
Torque: 340 NM255 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds11.5 seconds
Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive.
Honda Civic engine produces 25 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.7
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres53 litres
800 km with real consumption910 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km320'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 8 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-VInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga
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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Kia Ceed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Honda Civic 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ...  More about Honda Civic 2007 2.2 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.24 m
Width: 1.77 m1.79 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic and Kia Ceed are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1300 litres
Honda Civic has more luggage capacity.
Honda Civic has 145 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`820
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

low
Honda Civic has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better
Average price (€): 24001800
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Kia Ceed has
  • lower price
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