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Kia Ceed vs Vauxhall Corsa - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 19600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Vauxhall Corsa?

Kia Ceed

Vauxhall Corsa

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

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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.

Vauxhall Corsa has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Kia Ceed costs 23500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

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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 Vauxhall Corsa has a a bit edge – offering 156 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs minimal better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 260 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 7 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is a bit lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1298 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed offers evident more room – 395 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed performs to a small extent better – up to 1291 L, which is about 210 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed barely noticeable takes the win – 490 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Corsa proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Corsa is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £19,600
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
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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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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