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Kia Ceed vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Morgan Plus Four?

Kia Ceed vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

Kia Ceed

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
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Morgan Plus Four

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Plus Four

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 Morgan Plus Four offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Four delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 147 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is clearly lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 289 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Morgan Plus Four is narrowly 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 £65,900
Plus Four

Morgan Plus Four

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.3 L/100km
Kia Ceed
Morgan Plus Four

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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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Kia Ceed
Morgan Plus Four

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 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
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Morgan
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