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Kia Ceed vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Hyundai Tucson?

Kia Ceed vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • slightly lighter

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Tucson is slightly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers markedly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 126 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 slightly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson 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.

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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
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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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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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