Honda Civic IX (FK2) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

2012–2016 vs 2012–2018 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Civic IX (FK2) 4,300 mm, Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Civic IX (FK2) 477 l, Cee'd II (JD) 380 l.
Lowest consumption: Civic IX (FK2) 3.6 l/100 km, Cee'd II (JD) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Civic IX (FK2) 73–110 kW, Cee'd II (JD) 66–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Civic IX (FK2) 34 items (S), Cee'd II (JD) 31 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Civic IX (FK2)2012–2016 · 4 engines · S, Comfort, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Cee'd II (JD)2012–2018 · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Civic IX (FK2)2012–2016no listings	Kia Cee'd II (JD)2012–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,300 mm	Length4,310 mm
Width	Width1,770 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume477 l	Trunk volume380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,380 kg	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,375 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank53 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2016	Production years2012–2018
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines14
Power	Power73–110 kW (99–150 hp)	Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.2	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.6 l/100 km · 1.6 i-DTEC	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.2 i-DTEC	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed217 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsS · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · S	Items in the base trim31 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · Executive	Items in the top trim40 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Civic IX (FK2) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

Length: Kia Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm, Honda Civic IX (FK2) 4,300 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,595 mm. Boot: 380 vs 477 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Civic IX (FK2) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

The most frugal Honda Civic IX (FK2) uses 3.6 l/100 km (1.6 i-DTEC); the most frugal Kia Cee'd II (JD) 4 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Honda Civic IX (FK2) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

The strongest Honda Civic IX (FK2) makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.2 i-DTEC); the strongest Kia Cee'd II (JD) 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI).

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