Kia Ceed 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 204 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 24 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Kia Ceed is smaller. Kia Ceed is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 10 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra 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 83 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.9 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`850 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 5400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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