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Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Kia Ceed?

Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia Ceed

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Civic

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 Ceed is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

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 Honda Civic offers noticeably more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers a bit more torque with 315 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is moderately lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries a bit more – 490 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic 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 £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Honda Civic
Kia Ceed

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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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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Honda Civic
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Honda
Brand
Kia
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