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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs VW ID.4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (24300 £ vs 34600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or VW ID.4?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ceed Sportswagon @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed Sportswagon has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 10238 £.

ID.4 @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 ID.4 has a convincingly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 197 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 426 Nm difference.

Ceed Sportswagon @ Kia Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is decisively lighter – 1335 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers somewhat more room – 625 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1694 L, which is about 119 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 slightly takes the win – 551 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,600
ID.4 @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
VW ID.4

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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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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption

Price
24300 - 29100 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1335 - 1437 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
512 - 625 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4605 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1422 - 1465 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1545 - 1694 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
Is the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.