The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 22,000
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57
70.9
80.9
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
169.9
169.7 in
Length
169.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.89 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
CD
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
