Kia Ceed vs VW Touran – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 11918 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran manages with 5.20 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 0.80 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 Touran has a minimal 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 Touran is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs slight better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran pulls evident stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Ceed is somewhat lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers decisively more room – 834 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 439 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs evident better – up to 1980 L, which is about 689 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran slightly takes the win – 601 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

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