Lexus CT 2011 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Lexus CT is more dynamic to drive. Lexus CT engine produces 1 HP less power than Kia Ceed, but torque is 5 NM more than Kia Ceed. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | |
| 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 Lexus CT 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2012 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 2012 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 1 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1318 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus CT has 35 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Lexus CT uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 333 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5400 | |
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