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Kia Ceed vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Kia Ceed vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • marginally more power
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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,158 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Proace Transporter

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 Toyota Proace Transporter offers marginally 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 Kia Ceed is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is visibly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries significantly more – 1,323 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 833 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter 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 £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 km
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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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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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