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Kia Ceed vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 24,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Renault Symbioz?

Kia Ceed vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Renault Symbioz costs 24,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 Renault Symbioz offers a bit more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Symbioz is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Symbioz delivers only slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 12 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 only slightly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Symbioz holds a decisive overall lead 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 £24,400
Symbioz

Renault Symbioz

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 6 L/100km
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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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Reviews Kia Ceed

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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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4.5 (5 Reviews)
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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
48 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
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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