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Kia Ceed vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Renault Trafic Bus?

Kia Ceed vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • slightly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,090 £.

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

Trafic Bus

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 Trafic Bus offers slightly 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 moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 127 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is substantially lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 733 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 492 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus comes out modestly 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.

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Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 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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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
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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
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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