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Kia XCeed vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or SsangYong Musso?

Kia XCeed vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • a bit more power
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the SsangYong Musso costs 28,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

XCeed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Musso offers a bit more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Musso delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 694 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries considerably more – 1,010 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 525 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed comes out modestly 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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The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 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
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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