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KiaCeed (2018-2025)

Used only
Medium
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
2018 model + 2021 update tested

£9,354Typical price

Test score

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The final-generation Kia Ceed, launched in 2018 and updated in 2021, was the Korean company’s medium-sized family hatchback. The very definition of mainstream, it competes with the Ford Focus and VW Golf – but can it outdo them? Read our full Kia Ceed review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Aug 2025Last checked by Which?
Jan 2019First reviewed by Which?
Aug 2018Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small SUVs and medium cars)

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£9,354 - £22,202
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	36.7 to 55.4mpg
Length	4,310 to 4,354mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,800mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,040 to 2,045mm
Height	1,442 to 1,555mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.5 m
On sale date	01 August 2018
Model years tested	2018 model + 2021 update tested
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£11.73

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.5 T-GDI GT Line
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (160hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	13.71p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£68
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	146
Official fuel economy: WLTP	49.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1410kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	09 March 2022
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	1.6 CRDi Spirit
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (136hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	11.73p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£71
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	133
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	650kg
Engine test date	24 October 2018
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	1.4 T-GDI Spirit
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (140hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	51 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.73p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£69
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	180
Official fuel economy: NEDC	48.7
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1300kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	695kg
Engine test date	19 July 2018
Car test programme	2017

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