The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 22,000

€ 25,600
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 1.6 CRDi is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
CD
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23.28 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
739 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 CRDi
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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