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Kia Ceed vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or VW Tiguan?

Kia Ceed vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,101 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 147 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 visibly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries marginally more – 533 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
-
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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