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Kia Ceed vs Ford Puma comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 168 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Ford Puma?

Kia Ceed vs Ford Puma: Key differences

Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Ford Puma

3 (11 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

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 is barely cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Ford Puma costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Puma uses 5.4 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Puma

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Puma offers a bit more power – delivering 168 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Puma is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Puma delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 37 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is barely lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,316 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries only slightly more – 490 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Puma 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 £23,900
Puma

Ford Puma

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 125 - 168 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 404 - 417 km
Kia Ceed
Ford Puma

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Ford Puma

The Ford Puma blends sporty styling with practical everyday usability, making it a smart choice for drivers who want flair without sacrificing versatility. Its engaging driving character and clever interior packaging give it a more dynamic and useful feel than many rivals.

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Kia Ceed
Ford Puma

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
456 - 523 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
367 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Ford
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