The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 17,800

€ 22,100

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.6 is just 0.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57
70.9
80.9
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
101.5
169.9
104.3
169.7
169.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
1P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
545 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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