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SEAT Ibiza vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ibiza or Kia Ceed?

SEAT Ibiza vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

SEAT Ibiza

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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

Ibiza

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Ibiza is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,635 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ibiza uses 5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 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 SEAT Ibiza offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ibiza is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed delivers only slightly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm more.

Ibiza

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is somewhat lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 187 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries marginally more – 522 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ibiza stands well ahead of its rival 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 £16,800
Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.7 L/100km
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SEAT Ibiza

The SEAT Ibiza is a cheeky, well-priced hatchback that blends sharp styling with a grown-up driving character, making it a smart choice for city commuters who still want a bit of fun. Inside it's practical and neatly finished, with sensible kit and easygoing manners that make everyday life less fussy — a car that doesn't try too hard but gets the job done with a smile.

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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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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,800 - 28,600 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 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
114 - 128 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
489 - 522 kg
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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Kia
Is the SEAT Ibiza offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Ibiza is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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