The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 35,500

€ 23,700

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.2
71.9
77.9
57
70.9
80.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.2 in
Height
57 in
106.3
172.8
104.3
169.7
172.8 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.8 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
DEH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
565 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft