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Jaguar E-Pace vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Kia XCeed?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially 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

E-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Jaguar E-Pace costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

XCeed

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 Jaguar E-Pace offers clearly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers substantially more torque with 540 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

E-Pace

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 XCeed is noticeably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers moderately more boot space – 494 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries somewhat more – 554 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace is decisively ahead 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 69 km
Jaguar E-Pace
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Jaguar E-Pace
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Kia
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