Kia Ceed 2010 vs Opel Astra 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 255 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 56 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
1150 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
800 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 15 years | 2 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | Used also on Opel Zafira | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Kia Ceed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.26 m | 4.42 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
Kia Ceed is smaller. Kia Ceed is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 370 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Kia Ceed has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 1.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`065 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | average | |
Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
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