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Kia XCeed vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Renault Austral?

Kia XCeed vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Austral

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 Kia XCeed offers moderately more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Austral delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is moderately lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers markedly more boot space – 555 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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
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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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

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

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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