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Kia Ceed vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Volvo EX60?

Kia Ceed vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo EX60

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,514 £.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 540 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers considerably more torque with 790 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 537 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 significantly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 892 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,899 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
435 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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