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Kia Ceed vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or MG MG3?

Kia Ceed vs MG MG3: Key differences

Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

MG3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG3 offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed delivers substantially more torque with 253 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

Ceed

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, MG MG3 is barely lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 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 £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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Reviews Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
100 - 137 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

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

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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