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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (770 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (306,000 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe or Kia Ceed?

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 282,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 630 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 647 Nm more.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is significantly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries slightly more – 490 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £23,500
Ceed

Kia Ceed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
306,000 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
314 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
270 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,715 mm
Length
-
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
770 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
338 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
900 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
566 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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