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Kia XCeed vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Porsche Cayman?

Kia XCeed vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Porsche Cayman

  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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 Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 112,894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Cayman

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 Porsche Cayman offers clearly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is substantially 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 Porsche Cayman delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 185 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 somewhat lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,490 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers significantly more boot space – 426 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries substantially more – 485 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 204 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed holds a decisive overall lead 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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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
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
-
Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
281 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Porsche
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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