Kia Ceed 2007 vs Honda Civic 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.24 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Kia Ceed has 145 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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