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Kia XCeed vs Aston Martin Vanquish comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 835 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 330,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Aston Martin Vanquish?

Kia XCeed vs Aston Martin Vanquish: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vanquish

  • considerably 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Aston Martin Vanquish costs 330,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 307,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin Vanquish with 13.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Vanquish

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 Aston Martin Vanquish offers considerably more power – delivering 835 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 655 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vanquish is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vanquish delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 735 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 559 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers substantially more boot space – 426 L compared to 248 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed is clearly superior overall 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
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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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Reviews Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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The Aston Martin Vanquish wraps brutal power in impossibly elegant coachwork, turning every commute into a cinematic entrance. It’s a driver’s car that pampers with sumptuous finishes while subtly reminding you that discretion was never part of its vocabulary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
330,900 - 357,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
219 - 248 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
2,044 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
-

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
835 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
614 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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