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Kia XCeed vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs ), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Tesla Roadster?

Kia XCeed vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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Tesla Roadster

  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia XCeed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,151 £.

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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: Kia XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers considerably more boot space – 426 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 426 L.

XCeed

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 9,735 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed is decisively 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 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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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
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,826 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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 offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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