Kia2012-2018 Cee'd Overview

Kia Cee'd Overview (2012 - 2018)

2012 - 2018

Tech Specs Summary


106 - 143 mph

7.7 - 13.9 seconds

89 - 201 hp

31.8 - 54.7 mpg
lb
2,771 - 3,131 lbs

18.6 - 58 ft3 (Wagon)

12 - 46.5 ft3 (Hatchback)
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This generation of the Kia Cee'd was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2012 - 2018. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 89 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 201 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Kia Pro_Cee'd GT
(2013 - 2018)
..._Cee'd GT

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Cee'd is the Kia Pro_Cee'd GT which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 201 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.9 lb/hp it has a top speed of 143 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Kia Cee'd sw 1.6 CRDi 90
(2012 - 2018)
...6 CRDi 90

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Cee'd sw 1.6 CRDi 90 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 732 miles and can store 18.6-58 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2012
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
89%
Child Occupant
88%
Pedestrian
61%
Safety Assist
86%
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