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Kia XCeed vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Renault Trafic Bus?

Kia XCeed vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

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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.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,433 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Kia XCeed offers marginally more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 115 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is substantially lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 497 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed shows a few small advantages 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 Manual, 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 Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 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
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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