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Kia Ceed vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or SEAT Ateca?

Kia Ceed vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter

SEAT Ateca

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  • very slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed is very slightly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Ateca

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 SEAT Ateca offers very slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is barely lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries barely more – 525 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ateca is clearly superior 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 £25,100
Ateca

SEAT Ateca

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Kia Ceed
SEAT Ateca

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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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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Kia Ceed
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
SEAT
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