Kia Ceed 2009 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed 2009 is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed 2009 engine produces 8 HP more power than Kia Ceed 2012, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Kia Ceed 2012. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Kia Ceed 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed 2009 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed 2009 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Kia Ceed 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.49 m | |
| Kia Ceed 2009 is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed 2012, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed 2009 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 528 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed 2009 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed 2012. The Kia Ceed 2012 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed 2009 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Kia Ceed 2012. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Kia Ceed 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed 2009 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Kia Ceed 2012, so Kia Ceed 2012 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5600 | |
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