Lexus CT 2014 vs Kia Ceed 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus CT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Ceed) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 29 HP less power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 118 NM less than Kia Ceed. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Lexus CT consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Lexus CT consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 920 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: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Lexus CT 2014 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 2014 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 4 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Lexus CT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`790 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 5200 | |
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