Kia Ceed vs Renault Symbioz – Differences & prices compared

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

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 has a hardly any advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Renault Symbioz costs 24400 £. That’s a price difference of around 951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz manages with 4.50 L and is therefore visibly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

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 Symbioz has a a touch edge – offering 158 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Symbioz is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Ceed performs hardly any better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Symbioz pulls barely noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Ceed is somewhat lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1436 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers noticeably more room – 576 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs distinctly better – up to 1682 L, which is about 391 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed distinctly takes the win – 490 kg compared to 379 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

All in all, the Renault Symbioz shows itself to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.