Kia Ceed 2009 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| 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: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 5 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1736 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 26 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 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 Peugeot 308 (by 72 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.6 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`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Kia Ceed quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
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