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Kia Ceed vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Suzuki Vitara?

Kia Ceed vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Suzuki Vitara costs 23,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Vitara uses 5.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Vitara

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 Suzuki Vitara offers noticeably more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers a bit more torque with 307 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 54 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is barely lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries moderately more – 490 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara holds a decisive overall lead 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 344 - 426 km
Kia Ceed
Suzuki Vitara

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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Kia Ceed
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
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
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Suzuki
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