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Honda ZR-V vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

Honda ZR-V vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda ZR-V uses 5.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 Honda ZR-V 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 ZR-V is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers somewhat more torque with 315 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

ZR-V

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 Sportswagon is noticeably lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda ZR-V stands out in the key areas 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.

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ZR-V

Honda ZR-V

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
463 - 485 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 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Honda
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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