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Kia Ceed vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Lexus RC?

Kia Ceed vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,851 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 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 Lexus RC offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 324 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 267 Nm more.

Ceed

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.

Seats: Kia Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is visibly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 417 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed is clearly ahead overall 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 £23,500
Ceed

Kia Ceed

  • 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

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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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
535 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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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