Kia XCeed · Facelift 2026
Car comparison
Kia XCeed · Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDIvsSeat Arona · Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Arona · Facelift 2025
1.5 TSI
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.9 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Most powerful180 hp134 kW
- Highest torque265 Nm195 lb-ft
- Best estimated range725 km450 mi
- Largest trunk426 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best performance score47/100
- Best practicality score80/100
Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI
- Lightest1,193 kg2,630 lb
- Best power-to-weight126 hp/t94 kW/t8.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Best economy score91/100
Specification comparison
| Model | KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 180hp134kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 265Nm195lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,470kg3,241lb | 1,193kg2,630lb |
| Gross weight | 1,890kg4,167lb | 1,770kg3,902lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 76.0s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 8.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 37.3s Calculated | 44.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 122hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated | 126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton Calculated | 210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 725km450mi Calculated | 667km414mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,598cc98cu in | 1,498cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,380mm172in | 4,164mm164in |
| Width | 1,826mm72in | 1,780mm70in |
| Height | 1,495mm59in | 1,538mm61in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | 2,566mm101in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,513mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,573mm62in | 1,495mm59in |
| Ground clearance | - | 174mm7in |
| Trunk volume | 426L | 400L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,378L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 40L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
- Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.9 s | 8.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 37.3 s | 44.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.3 s | 13.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.7 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 148 km/h 92 mph | 145 km/h 90 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 180 hp 134 kW |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI has 30 hp more than Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI and Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 1,193 kg 2,630 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 212 km/h 132 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 7.9 s |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 8.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI and Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI and Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: 0.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 725 km 450 mi |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 667 km 414 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.9 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.3 s | 212 km/h 132 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
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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| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI |
| 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK | ||||||
Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK | 8.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 180 hp 134 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.9 s | 8.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb | 1,193 kg 2,630 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.0 L/100 km 39.2 mpg US 47.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 725 km 450 mi | 667 km 414 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 426 L 15.0 cu ft | 400 L 14.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI | Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 10.50 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 16.90 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 900 L238 US gal198 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,811 LC/year | 1,575 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 15 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
- Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
- Has 26 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI
- Is 277 kg lighter
- Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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