Kia Ceed 2009 vs Opel Astra 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 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 | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | Used also on Opel Zafira | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.50 m | |
| Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 34 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 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.7 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`920 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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