Peugeot 308 2014 vs Kia Ceed 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| 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: | 130 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 and Kia Ceed have the same engine power, but Peugeot 308 torque is 70 NM more than Kia Ceed. Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, 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 2014 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 308 2014 1.2 engine 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 |
855 litres | no data | |
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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: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`181 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 13 800 | |
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