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Kia Ceed vs Peugeot 408 – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Peugeot 408?

Kia Ceed

Peugeot 408

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

Ceed @ Kia Corporation

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.

Kia Ceed has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 11640 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Peugeot 408 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 225 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.20 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 408 performs somewhat better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 408 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Kia Ceed is somewhat lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers clearly perceptible more room – 536 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs a bit better – up to 1583 L, which is about 292 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed minimal takes the win – 490 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 408 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 408 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Kia Ceed
Peugeot 408

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.80 kWh
  • 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 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
178 - 197 km/h
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 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot

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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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