What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Kia Ceed's engine?

The Kia Ceed reaches a peak output of 140 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the Kia Ceed use?

On average, the Kia Ceed consumes 6 L.

Is the VW Taigo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Taigo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW Taigo's engine?

The VW Taigo reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the VW Taigo use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.30 L.

Kia Ceed vs VW Taigo - Differences and prices compared

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Taigo has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19900 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Taigo manages with 5.30 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

Taigo

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 VW Taigo has a barely noticeable edge – offering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Ceed pulls barely noticeable stronger with 253 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm difference.

Ceed

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, VW Taigo is hardly perceptible lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1298 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Taigo offers to a small extent more room – 440 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed barely noticeable takes the win – 490 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo sits 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.

Reviews Kia Ceed

Reviews VW Taigo

5 (2 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 23500 - 26300 £	Price 19900 - 31800 £
Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L	Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 137 - 146 g/km	co2 120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity -

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Hatchback	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors -	Doors -
Curb weight 1298 - 1372 kg	Curb weight 1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity 357 - 395 L	Trunk capacity 440 L
Length -	Length -
Width 1800 mm	Width 1757 mm
Height -	Height -
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 478 - 490 kg	Payload 448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 100 - 140 HP	Power HP 95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.5 - 13.2 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed -	Max Speed -
Torque 172 - 253 Nm	Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 74 - 103 kW	Power kW 70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 998 - 1482 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3