Kia Ceed 2018 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 2 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Kia XCeed | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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: | 4.60 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 608 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1694 litres | 1653 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Focus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`277 kg | 1`333 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 573 kg | 567 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 9000 | |
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