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Kia Ceed vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Renault Master Transporter?

Kia Ceed vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

Kia Ceed

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Master Transporter

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,170 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Master Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Master Transporter offers somewhat more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 127 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is clearly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,356 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter comes out clearly ahead 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.

from £38,600
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 177 - 448 km
Kia Ceed
Renault Master Transporter

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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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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Kia Ceed
Renault Master Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
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