The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 16,000

€ 32,300

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.37 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
CD
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
422 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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