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Kia Ceed vs Mazda 2 Hybrid comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 116 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mazda 2 Hybrid?

Kia Ceed vs Mazda 2 Hybrid: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 2 Hybrid

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Mazda 2 Hybrid is only slightly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 Hybrid uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 Kia Ceed offers a bit more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Mazda 2 Hybrid takes 9.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 Hybrid is barely lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries slightly more – 490 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 Hybrid is clearly superior 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 £21,400
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Mazda 2 Hybrid

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
21,400 - 28,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 4 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
87 - 93 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,180 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
286 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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