Compare performance (140 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Renault Twingo?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Twingo is visibly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,420 £.
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 Kia Ceed offers significantly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed delivers markedly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 78 Nm more.
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 4.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Twingo is only slightly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries markedly more – 490 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.
The Kia Ceed is clearly ahead overall 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 Twingo is a cheeky city car that turns tight streets and impossible parking spaces into an urban playground with its agile handling and compact footprint. It’s perfect for zipping around town thanks to clever interior packaging and a playful character, though buyers chasing long-distance comfort or huge luggage space should consider other options.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
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Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
260 - 262 km
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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
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
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Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
305 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
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Width
1,720 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Payload
301 - 320 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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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
82 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
175 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
60 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Renault
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