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Kia Ceed vs VW ID.7 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Ceed or VW ID.7 fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the VW ID.7 costs 46400 £. That’s a price difference of around 22898 £.

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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 ID.7 has a clearly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Ceed performs slight better – reaching 197 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.7 pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 426 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, Kia Ceed is decisively lighter – 1298 kg compared to 2180 kg. The difference is around 882 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 offers noticeable more room – 532 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 performs slightly better – up to 1586 L, which is about 295 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.7 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,400
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VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 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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VW ID.7

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VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Reviews VW ID.7

Boater Clareshin 2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
46400 - 54200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
2180 - 2325 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1535 - 1536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1586 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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