Kia Ceed vs VW Arteon – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Kia Ceed has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the VW Arteon costs 43300 £. That’s a price difference of around 19804 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon manages with 5.10 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

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 VW Arteon has a convincingly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Arteon performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon pulls distinct stronger with 420 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 167 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia Ceed is distinct lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1607 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers distinct more room – 590 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon performs noticeable better – up to 1632 L, which is about 341 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, VW Arteon to a small extent takes the win – 569 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Arteon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Arteon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.