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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Subaru Outback?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru Outback offers moderately more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon delivers very slightly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 1 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is noticeably lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries slightly more – 557 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon have?

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

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