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Kia XCeed vs Ford Mustang Coupe comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 453 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 51,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Ford Mustang Coupe?

Kia XCeed vs Ford Mustang Coupe: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Ford Mustang Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia XCeed is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Mustang 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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 273 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 275 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 clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 457 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed is narrowly 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

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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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
275 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
327 - 334 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Ford
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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