Kia2018-present Ceed Overview

Kia Ceed Overview (2018 - present)

2018 - present

Tech Specs Summary


115 - 143 mph

7.4 - 11.4 seconds

114 - 201 BHP

38.2 - 188.3 mpg
kg
1,297 - 1,596 kg

395 - 1,291 L (Hatchback)

291 - 1,378 L (SUV)

594 - 1,694 L (Estate)
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This generation of the Kia Ceed is produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia and started production in 2018. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and comes as a hatchback, suv or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 114 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 201 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 plug-in hybrid petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDi
(2018 - present)
...1.6 T-GDi

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Ceed is the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDi which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 201 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 145 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 143 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 116 SW
(2018 - present)
...Di 116 SW

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 116 SW is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 757 miles and can store 625-1,694 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 600 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,200 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2019
★★★★★
With Safety Pack
Adult Occupant
88%
Child Occupant
85%
Vulnerable Road Users
68%
Safety Assist
73%
2019
★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
88%
Child Occupant
85%
Vulnerable Road Users
52%
Safety Assist
68%
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