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Kia Ceed vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Peugeot 308?

Kia Ceed vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Peugeot 308

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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,760 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 308 offers visibly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is moderately lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries very slightly more – 503 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 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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The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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