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Honda Jazz vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Jazz or Kia Ceed?

Honda Jazz vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Honda Jazz

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia Ceed

  • a bit more power
  • barely lighter

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

Jazz

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda Jazz is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 377 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Jazz uses 4.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Ceed

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 Kia Ceed offers a bit more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Jazz is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.4 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 253 Nm.

Jazz

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 barely lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,302 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries markedly more – 490 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Jazz has the upper hand 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 £23,100
Jazz

Honda Jazz

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
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Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz is a supremely practical small hatch that hides clever packaging and more usable space than it lets on, with friendly styling and an unfussy charm. It’s economical to run, easy to park and perfect for buyers who want reliable, versatile daily motoring without the hassle.

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Reviews Honda Jazz

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Moi
4 Dec 2025, 01:18:08

The little-known Japanese: versatile and very roomy, in the tradition of the old MPVs sacrificed on the altar of stupid SUVs.
And when it comes to the competition, there’s no contest between a reliable Honda powertrain that really consumes what it promises — even less at times — and a pure all-show PSA unit that drinks far more fuel than advertised.

Adriano
23 Oct 2025, 16:52:57

Fast, dynamic, very versatile. Boot just adequate but interior space excellent, even for people taller than 1.90 m. Fairly quiet and quite frugal on fuel. Sturdy and very reliable. Downsides: brakes and suspension noisy during manoeuvres, engine effective but noisy under acceleration. If driven with a bit of care, it's not hard to reach 30 km/l in town.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 26,700 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 108 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
1,302 - 1,321 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
304 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
-
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
369 - 388 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
122 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
253 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 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
What drive types are available for the Honda Jazz?

The Honda Jazz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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