The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 20,000

€ 23,700

€ 20,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
57
70.9
80.9
67.2 in
Width
70.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
102.4
169.4
104.3
169.7
169.4 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.31 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
NH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
565 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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