Kia2018-present Ceed Overview

Kia Ceed Overview (2018 - present)

2018 - present

Tech Specs Summary


115 - 143 mph

7.4 - 11.4 seconds

114 - 201 hp

31.8 - 156.8 mpg
lb
2,859 - 3,519 lbs

10.3 - 48.7 ft3 (SUV)

21 - 59.8 ft3 (Wagon)

13.9 - 45.6 ft3 (Hatchback)
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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 suv, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 114 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 201 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 plug-in hybrid gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 15.21 lb/hp 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 22.1-59.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,323 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.

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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