Kia Ceed 2012 Hatchback

This generation of Kia Ceed has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Kia is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.6 litres and power of from 100 to 204 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.6 litres and power of from 90 to 128 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Kia Ceed 2012 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.2 to 7.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 3.7 to 5.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Ceed 2012 hatchback petrol engine version is Kia Ceed 1.6, consuming 5.2 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Kia Ceed 2012 hatchback diesel - Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi for 100 kilometers consumes 3.7 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Kia Ceed real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 32 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +28% for petrol engines and +35% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia Ceed modification.

Kia Ceed 2012 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 119 to 137 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 97 to 145 grams per kilometer. From Kia Ceed with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Kia Ceed 1.6 which produces an average of 119 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Kia Ceed diesels least CO2 distributes Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi - 97 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.7 seconds has Kia Cee'd GT 1.6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Ceed 1.4D CRDi 16V reaching this speed only in 13.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 230 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 204 hp version (Kia Cee'd GT 1.6).

Lenght of Kia Ceed is 431 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Kia Ceed is about 5 cm longer than Volkswagen Golf hatchback, but 4 cm shorter than Ford Focus hatchback. Kia Ceed gross weight is from 1810 to 1940 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 6 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Kia Ceed trunk space is 380 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1318 litres.

This Kia is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 6000 €. According to user reviews, average Kia Ceed repair costs are 150 € per year. Users calculated Kia Ceed 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 47%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Kia Ceed for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Ceed prices and costs.

In user reviews Kia Ceed received average grade 8.2 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. All authors of reviews would recommend Kia Ceed to the friend.

Kia Ceed modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Ceed 2012 1.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Ceed 2012 1.4D CRDi 16V Jan 2012 — Dec 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.4 Diesel 90 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Ceed 2012 1.6

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 135 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 1.6 Petrol 135 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Cee'd GT 1.6 Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds

1.6 Petrol 204 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 CRDi

Most powerfull diesel version (128 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 128 HP 3.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 CRDi

Most powerfull diesel version (128 HP)

1.6 Diesel 128 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Ceed service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Kia Ceed prices

Kia Ceed 2012 - 2015 hatchback price in Latvia is from 3500 € to 11000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia Ceed price is below average - Kia Ceed is approximately for 14 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2012 - 2015 prices). The reason of Kia Ceed low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Kia Ceed 2015 price 6000 € 8000 € 11 000 €
Kia Ceed 2014 price 5000 € 6000 € 8000 €
Kia Ceed 2013 price 3600 € 4700 € 6500 €
Kia Ceed 2012 price 3500 € 4100 € 5500 €

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Kia Ceed reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Kia Ceed reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 18.4 percent of Kia Ceed of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 15.1%.

Kia Ceed reliability and quality
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Kia Ceed 2012 hatchback features (options)

Percentage of Kia Ceed with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
86%
Climate control
52%
Metallic paint
48%
Rain sensor
43%
Tire pressure control
34%
Heated seats
24%
Cruise control
23%
Adjustable steering wheel
22%
Heated steering wheel
13%

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Kia Ceed reviews

Total 13 Kia Ceed owner reviews

Kia Ceed 2013 Hatchback Diesel 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2016 (age of car 3 years) Owned for:3`000 kilometers (0 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.6 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 400 €
Total car rating:
8
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