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Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI · Stage 3vsKia Ceed III · Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI · Stage 2vsKia Ceed III · Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI · Stage 1vsKia Ceed III · Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI

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Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021

GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)

306 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2021-2024
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Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021

GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)

265 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2021-2024
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Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021

GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)

241 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2021-2024
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Kia Ceed III · Facelift 2021

GT 1.6 T-GDI

204 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    411 Nm
    303 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,442 kg
    3,179 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    395 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
411Nm303lb-ft+146 Nm
358Nm264lb-ft+93 Nm
323Nm238lb-ft+58 Nm
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,442kg3,179lb
1,442kg3,179lb
1,442kg3,179lb
1,442kg3,179lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+28 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+17 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-16.1 s
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.7 s
6.3s-1.1 s
6.7s-0.7 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
19.0s-11.6 s
Calculated
22.3s-8.2 s
Calculated
25.0s-5.5 s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,591cc97cu in
1,591cc97cu in
1,591cc97cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,325mm170in
4,325mm170in
4,325mm170in
4,325mm170in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,563mm62in
1,563mm62in
1,563mm62in
1,563mm62in
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hpKia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2) 265 hpKia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1) 241 hpKia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hp6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hp6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hp6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
22.3 s
25.0 s
30.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp and Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hp and Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2) 265 hp and Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1) 241 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
263 km/h
163 mph
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
252 km/h
157 mph
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
KiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3)306 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2)265 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1)241 hpKiaCeed IIIFacelift 2021GT 1.6 T-GDI204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hpKia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 2) 265 hpKia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 1) 241 hpKia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Ceed III Facelift 2021 GT 1.6 T-GDI (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 53 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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