Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2014–2016
Kia Ceed
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Ceed. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 5.5 L/100km: 51 mpg UK, 43 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 5.5 L/100km
- 2015 official
- UK mpg
- 51 mpg
- US mpg
- 43 mpg
- On a full tank
- 909 km
- 50 L tank
What a Ceed costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $16.17 per 100 km | $1,779 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $13.28 per 100 km | $1,474 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £15.44 per 100 miles | £1,081 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.18 per 100 miles | $1,374 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
CD, 2018–2027
Specs for the 1.6 CRDi. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- CD
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,310 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,447 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,650 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,400 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2018
JD, 2012–2017
Specs for the 1.6 GDI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- JD
- Built
- 2012-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,310 mm
- Width
- 1,780 mm
- Height
- 1,470 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,650 mm
- Boot
- 380 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 99 kW
- Torque
- 157 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 53 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
Kia Ceed questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Ceed?
The 2015 Kia Ceed uses 5.5 L/100km by its official figures: 51 mpg in UK gallons and 43 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Ceed cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,779 in New Zealand, $1,474 in Australia, £1,081 in United Kingdom, $1,374 in United States.
How far does a Kia Ceed go on a full tank?
About 909 km (565 miles) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Kia Ceed's boot?
380 L, for the 1.6 CRDi.
Cars like the Ceed
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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