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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 506 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 553 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is visibly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon leads convincingly 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 £24,300
Ceed Sportswagon

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
137 - 146 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Chevrolet
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