Kia Ceed 2007 vs Honda Civic 2007

 
Kia Ceed
2007 - 2009
Honda Civic
2007 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP140 HP
Torque: 255 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds8.9 seconds
Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Ceed engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 80 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7no data
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres50 litres
910 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km390'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 15 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia VengaUsed 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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.25 m
Width: 1.79 m1.77 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed and Honda Civic are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 340 litres485 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1300 litresno data
Honda Civic has more luggage space.
Kia Ceed has 145 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Civic.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8201`750
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

average
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 (€): 26002400
Pros and Cons: Kia Ceed has
Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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