Kia Ceed 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 128 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.56 m | |
| Kia Ceed and Peugeot 308 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 2149 litres | |
| Kia Ceed has 8 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 507 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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