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Ford Ranger vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

Ford Ranger vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 Ford Ranger offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 444 Nm more.

Ranger

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 Sportswagon is substantially lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,070 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 504 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Ford Ranger
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Ford Ranger
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
463 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, 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
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
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