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Kia Ceed vs Renault Twingo comparison

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?

Kia Ceed vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Twingo

  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

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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 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.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £23,500
Ceed

Kia Ceed

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 6.4 L/100km
Kia Ceed
Renault Twingo

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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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Renault Twingo

The 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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Kia Ceed
Renault Twingo

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
301 - 320 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
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