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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or VW Crafter?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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VW Crafter

  • markedly 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:

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

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,790 £.

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

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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 VW Crafter offers markedly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers markedly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 157 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 substantially lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 737 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries considerably more – 2,994 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,509 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
-
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon have?

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

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