Kia Ceed 2013 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Ceed) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus CT) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 29 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 118 NM more than Lexus CT. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed 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: | 320'000 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: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 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 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus CT may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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: | 1`920 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8400 | |
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