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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Kia Ceed?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • slightly more efficient
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Ceed offers barely more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm more.

DS 4

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 Ceed is markedly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed is decisively ahead 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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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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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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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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DS Automobiles DS 4
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Kia
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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