The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 23,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.4
69.6
77.4
57
70.9
80.9
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
