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Kia Ceed vs Skoda Kamiq – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Skoda Kamiq?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Kamiq has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £, while the Kia Ceed costs 23500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kamiq manages with 5.30 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Skoda Kamiq 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 Skoda Kamiq is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kamiq performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Ceed pulls minimal stronger with 253 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm difference.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is slight lighter – 1231 kg compared to 1298 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kamiq offers slight more room – 400 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kamiq performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1395 L, which is about 104 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kamiq minimal takes the win – 539 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Kamiq proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Kamiq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £21,700
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Skoda Kamiq

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.7 L

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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Skoda Kamiq

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The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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Kia Ceed
Skoda Kamiq
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Costs and Consumption

Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
21700 - 31900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
121 - 128 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
1231 - 1340 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4241 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1395 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.