Peugeot 208 2019 vs Kia Ceed 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 208 engine produces 10 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Kia Ceed. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Peugeot 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Ceed 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is smaller. Peugeot 208 is 26 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Peugeot 208 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 14 600 | |
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