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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.

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Kia XCeed · Facelift 2026

1.6 T-GDI

180 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2026-present
VS

Seat Arona · Facelift 2025

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    426 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,193 kg
    2,630 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDISeatAronaFacelift 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-GDISeat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDISeatAronaFacelift 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
426 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,164 mm
163.9 in
Height
1,538 mm
60.6 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
KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDISeatAronaFacelift 20251.5 TSI
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
426 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,164 mm
163.9 in
Height
1,538 mm
60.6 in
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDISeat Arona Facelift 2025 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,575 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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