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Subaru BRZ vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Kia Ceed?

Subaru BRZ vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Ceed

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 it comes to engine power, the Subaru BRZ offers significantly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

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

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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 Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is marginally lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries moderately more – 490 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed sits just ahead overall 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 £23,500
Ceed

Kia Ceed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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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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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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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Subaru BRZ
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 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
199 - 200 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 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, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Kia
Is the Subaru BRZ offered with different drivetrains?

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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