
Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021
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Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021

Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021

Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021

Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
| Model | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp |
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| Power | 240hp179kW+80 hp | 208hp155kW+48 hp | 189hp141kW+29 hp | 160hp119kW |
| Torque | 392Nm289lb-ft+139 Nm | 342Nm252lb-ft+89 Nm | 309Nm228lb-ft+56 Nm | 253Nm187lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,380kg3,042lb | 1,380kg3,042lb | 1,380kg3,042lb | 1,380kg3,042lb |
| Gross weight | 1,820kg4,012lb | 1,820kg4,012lb | 1,820kg4,012lb | 1,820kg4,012lb |
| Top speed | 246 km/h 153 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | 229 km/h 142 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 74.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-15.0 s Calculated | 80.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-9.8 s Calculated | 83.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph-6.6 s Calculated | 89.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s-1.9 s | 7.1s-1.3 s | 7.6s-0.8 s | 8.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 24.1s-17.8 s Calculated | 28.9s-13.1 s Calculated | 33.1s-8.8 s Calculated | 41.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s-1.7 s Calculated | 6.8s-1.2 s Calculated | 7.2s-0.8 s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s-1.6 s Calculated | 15.1s-1.0 s Calculated | 15.5s-0.6 s Calculated | 16.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated | 151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated | 137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated | 116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated | 248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton Calculated | 224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton Calculated | 183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 862km536mi Calculated | 862km536mi Calculated | 862km536mi Calculated | 862km536mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,482cc90cu in | 1,482cc90cu in | 1,482cc90cu in | 1,482cc90cu in |
| Length | 4,325mm170in | 4,325mm170in | 4,325mm170in | 4,325mm170in |
| Width | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,447mm57in | 1,447mm57in | 1,447mm57in | 1,447mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | 2,650mm104in | 2,650mm104in | 2,650mm104in |
| Front track | 1,565mm62in | 1,565mm62in | 1,565mm62in | 1,565mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in | 1,573mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 395L | 395L | 395L | 395L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,291L | 1,291L | 1,291L | 1,291L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L | 50L | 50L |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.8 s | 7.2 s | 7.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 7.1 s | 7.6 s | 8.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 24.1 s | 28.9 s | 33.1 s | 41.9 s |
| Top speed | 246 km/h 153 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | 229 km/h 142 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.6 s | 6.8 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.6 s | 9.9 s | 10.1 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.7 s | 13.0 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.5 s | 15.1 s | 15.5 s | 16.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 161 km/h 100 mph | 155 km/h 96 mph | 150 km/h 93 mph | 144 km/h 89 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 240 hp 179 kW |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 208 hp 155 kW |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 189 hp 141 kW |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 160 hp 119 kW |
Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 3) 240 hp has 80 hp more than Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI 160 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI 160 hp and Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 3) 240 hp: 80 hp (60 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 309 Nm 228 lb-ft |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 253 Nm 187 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 246 km/h 153 mph |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 6.5 s |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 7.1 s |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 7.6 s |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 8.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 3) 240 hp and Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI 160 hp: 1.9 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 2) 208 hp and Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 1) 189 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 151 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 862 km 536 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.5 s | 246 km/h 153 mph |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 208 hp 155 kW | 7.1 s | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 189 hp 141 kW | 7.6 s | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 160 hp 119 kW | 8.4 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 3) 240 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 7.1 s |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 7.6 s |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 8.4 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | 151 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 3)240 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 2)208 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI (Stage 1)189 hp | KiaCeed IIIFacelift 20211.5 T-GDI160 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 240 hp 179 kW | 208 hp 155 kW | 189 hp 141 kW | 160 hp 119 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft | 309 Nm 228 lb-ft | 253 Nm 187 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 7.1 s | 7.6 s | 8.4 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 246 km/h 153 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | 229 km/h 142 mph | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 862 km 536 mi | 862 km 536 mi | 862 km 536 mi | 862 km 536 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 395 L 13.9 cu ft | 395 L 13.9 cu ft | 395 L 13.9 cu ft | 395 L 13.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 151 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 3) 240 hp | Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 2) 208 hp | Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI (Stage 1) 189 hp | Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 1.5 T-GDI 160 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,523 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year |
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