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Morgan Plus Four vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (65,900 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Morgan Plus Four or Kia Ceed?

Morgan Plus Four vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Morgan Plus Four

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Kia Ceed

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
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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

Plus Four

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 Ceed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Ceed

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 Morgan Plus Four offers considerably more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Four delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 147 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is markedly lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 289 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Morgan Plus Four is narrowly 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 £65,900
Plus Four

Morgan Plus Four

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.3 L/100km
Morgan Plus Four
Kia Ceed

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Dimensions and Body

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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Morgan Plus Four
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
159 - 165 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,650 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
258 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
190 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2020
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Morgan
Brand
Kia
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