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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mazda CX-5?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
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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

Ceed Sportswagon

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

CX-5

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 Mazda CX-5 offers very slightly more power – delivering 141 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon delivers barely more torque with 253 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 Sportswagon is markedly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 294 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries slightly more – 601 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is slightly 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 £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
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I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon have?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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