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Kia Ceed vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 25100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or SEAT Ateca?

Kia Ceed

SEAT Ateca

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the SEAT Ateca costs 25100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Ateca manages with 4.90 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Ateca has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Ateca pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, Kia Ceed is slight lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1345 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers clearly perceptible more room – 510 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs slightly better – up to 1604 L, which is about 313 L more than the Kia Ceed.

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

Who wins the race?

The SEAT Ateca proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SEAT Ateca is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
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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

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
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
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
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 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
SEAT

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What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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