Kia Ceed 2012 vs Honda Civic 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 8 HP more power than Honda Civic, but torque is 40 NM less than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Kia Ceed has 96 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.6 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`920 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 5600 | 8800 | |
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