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Audi A8 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Kia XCeed?

Audi A8 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia XCeed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

XCeed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 391 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is considerably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 684 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers barely more boot space – 426 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is far ahead overall 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Audi A8
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Audi A8
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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