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Kia Ceed vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Peugeot 408?

Kia Ceed vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,640 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 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 408 offers markedly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 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 1,544 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 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 408

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 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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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Reviews Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
-
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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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