Peugeot 308 2017 vs Kia Ceed 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
|
Kia Ceed is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP less power than Kia Ceed, but torque is 45 NM more than Kia Ceed. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
|
By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 308 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 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 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed 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 axial play in the crankshaft. Kia Ceed 2015 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 6 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | no data | |
|
Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The Kia Ceed may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`181 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Peugeot 308 has
|
Kia Ceed has
| |