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Kia XCeed vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Kia XCeed vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • significantly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia XCeed is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 466 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 806 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 541 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 416 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers moderately more boot space – 426 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed is decisively ahead 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 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Chevrolet
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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