Compare performance (140 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Vauxhall Astra?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia Ceed has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1714 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.
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 Vauxhall Astra has a noticeable edge – offering 225 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Kia Ceed is slight lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers minimal more room – 422 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra barely noticeable takes the win – 509 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.
Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Price
23500 - 26300 £
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Length
-
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Length
4374 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.