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Kia XCeed vs Tesla Model Y - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 627 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 34300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Tesla Model Y?

Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Tesla Model Y

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11143 £.

Model Y

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 Tesla Model Y has a clearly edge – offering 627 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 447 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model Y performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Tesla Model Y pulls convincingly stronger with 493 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 228 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Kia XCeed is decisively lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1976 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more room – 822 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 396 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2138 L, which is about 760 L more than the Kia XCeed.

When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed hardly perceptible takes the win – 479 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Tesla Model Y proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Model Y is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 627 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.1 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 534 - 622 km
Kia XCeed
Tesla Model Y

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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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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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Tesla Model Y

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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The Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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Kia XCeed
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
23100 - 33000 £
Price
34300 - 53100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 85 kWh
co2
144 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1976 - 2108 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4790 - 4797 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1921 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1611 - 1624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
2022 - 2138 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
440 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
299 - 627 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
201 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
420 - 493 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
220 - 461 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Tesla
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.