Lexus CT 2011 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| 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): | 3.8 | 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 more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus CT could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 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: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5600 | |
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