2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Blazer and 2008 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 613 kg more than 2008 Kia Cee'd.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Blazer 2008 Kia Cee'd
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Blazer Cee'd
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 1396 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 339 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1876 kg 1263 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 53 L


 

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