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Kia XCeed vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Kia XCeed vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

XCeed

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.

Kia XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 282,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 590 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 635 Nm more.

XCeed

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.

Seats: Kia XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is markedly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 494 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers visibly more boot space – 426 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed stands 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.

from £23,100
XCeed

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Kia XCeed
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Kia XCeed
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Aston Martin
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