The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 23,700

€ 32,300

€ 23,700
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 T-GDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.81 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
422 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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