Kia Ceed 2012 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 5 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 engine Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 477 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Ceed has 97 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Kia Ceed uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.48 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8000 | |
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