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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or Kia Ceed?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,951 £.

Ceed

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 Ford Mustang Mach-E offers substantially more power – delivering 487 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers considerably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 697 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

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 clearly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 863 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E stands well ahead of its rival 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 £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 470 - 600 km
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Reviews Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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Yvo Trimbos
15 Mar 2026, 19:07:15

Lovely car with sporty handling and fantastic seats.

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7 Dec 2025, 19:35:44

Rubbish car.

Features clearly not as polished as other EV SUVs at similar prices (e.g. Volvo EX40 / BYD Sealion 7))

Alarms about driver fatigues every 10 minutes.

Monika
6 Nov 2025, 16:28:23

Well-built car, reasonably priced — unlike the inflated costs of German cars.

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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Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,881 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
368 - 450 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Ford Mustang Mach-E have?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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