Kia Ceed 2012 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Lexus CT is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 1 HP more power than Lexus CT, but torque is 5 NM less than Lexus CT. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus CT 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2012 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia Ceed 2012 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus CT, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 985 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 35 litres more trunk space than the Lexus CT. The Lexus CT 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 333 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus CT. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 8800 | |
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