Skoda Scala 2023 vs Kia Ceed 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Scala) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Scala engine produces 14 HP more power than Kia Ceed, but torque is 70 NM less than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Skoda Scala reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Scala consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Scala could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Scala is 4 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Scala is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 357 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1410 litres | 1253 litres | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage capacity. Skoda Scala has 110 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Scala (by 157 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Scala is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Skoda Scala can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 14 000 | |
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