Peugeot 308 2008 vs Kia Ceed 2009

 
Peugeot 308
2008 - 2011
Kia Ceed
2009 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP115 HP
Torque: 240 NM255 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds11.7 seconds
Kia Ceed is a more dynamic driving.
Peugeot 308 engine produces 5 HP less power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Kia Ceed. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.14.5
The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Peugeot 308 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1170 km in combined cycle1170 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway1260 km on highway

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 PicassoInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.49 m
Width: 1.82 m1.79 m
Height: 1.50 m1.53 m
Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 1 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 508 litres534 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1736 litres1664 litres
Despite its longer length, Peugeot 308 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Peugeot 308 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 Peugeot 308 (by 72 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1501`920
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Kia Ceed has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Kia Ceed quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 26003800
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
Kia Ceed has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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