Kia Ceed 2007 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 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: | 109 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 100 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 560'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2007 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 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Ceed and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Kia Ceed has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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