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Tesla Roadster vs Kia XCeed comparison

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

Tesla Roadster vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Tesla Roadster

  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Roadster

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

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is substantially 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 considerably 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 far 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 £23,100
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
Tesla Roadster
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Engine and Performance

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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Kia XCeed

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 Roadster
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
184,300 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
1,000 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Length
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Length
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Width
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Width
1,826 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
402 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
10,000 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Kia
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