Compare performance (140 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 24400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Renault Symbioz?
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 perceptible 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: Renault Symbioz manages with 4.50 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.
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 to a small extent 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.
There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Symbioz pulls barely noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm difference.
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, Kia Ceed is barely noticeable lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1359 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers noticeable more room – 576 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.
When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed barely noticeable takes the win – 490 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.
The Renault Symbioz sits 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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
23500 - 26300 £
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Price
24400 - 30700 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
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Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
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Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1575 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1682 L
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Renault
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The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.