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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Land Rover Discovery?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 447 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,056 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries visibly more – 803 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Land Rover Discovery

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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
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