Kia Ceed first generation
The Kia Ceed first generation (2007–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 93 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: ED · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,240–4,490 mm RDW | 4,240–4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,480–1,530 mm RDW | 1,450–1,530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm RDW | 2,650 mm |
| Front track | 1,528–1,546 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,527–1,544 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,157–1,234 kg RDW | 1,263–1,572 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,257–1,334 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,710–1,820 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 550 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 180–192 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 137–305 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 195/65R15, 185/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 68.7% (68.3–69.1) | 77.9% | 53,977 |
| 13 years and older | 63.9% (63.5–64.3) | 69.2% | 61,873 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.9% | 34.9% |
| Brakes | 40.1% | 32.2% |
| Tyres | 38.0% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 34.7% | 23.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Steering | 13.4% | 6.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 93 versions of the Kia Ceed first generation
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European Union 37 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 125–126 g/km | 53,421 |
| 2012 | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 136 g/km | 14,382 |
| 2012 | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 140 g/km | 13,434 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 124–128 g/km | 66,035 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 114–116 g/km | 20,171 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 136–137 g/km | 34,259 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.4 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 137–139 g/km | 10,416 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 148–149 g/km | 18,779 |
| 2012 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 114 g/km | 4,619 |
| 2012 | 1.6 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 110 g/km | 2,992 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 91 kW (124 PS) | Petrol | 147–148 g/km | 6,308 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 142–146 g/km | 7,104 |
| 2012 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 119 g/km | 464 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 144–148 g/km | 394 |
| 2012 | 1.5 L | – | Petrol | 150 g/km | 188 |
| 2012 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 130 g/km | 120 |
| 2012 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | 150 g/km | 44 |
| 2012 | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | LPG | 133 g/km | 32 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | LPG | 132 g/km | 312 |
| 2012 | 1.5 L | – | Petrol | 150 g/km | 18 |
| 2012 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 150 g/km | 16 |
| 2012 | 1.6 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | LPG | 148 g/km | 10 |
| 2011 | 1.4 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 140 g/km | 302 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Diesel | 123–129 g/km | 330 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 93 kW (126 PS) | Petrol | 150 g/km | 112 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 145 g/km | 100 |
| 2011 | 1.4 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | LPG | 136 g/km | 66 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 87 kW (118 PS) | LPG | 146 g/km | 16 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 147 g/km | 16 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 125 g/km | 83,116 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 139 g/km | 49,804 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 150 g/km | 23,616 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | LPG | 134 g/km | 2,850 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 149 g/km | 754 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 173 g/km | 418 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 137 g/km | 382 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | LPG | 144 g/km | 184 |
United Kingdom 34 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012'1' 1.4 89bhp 5-speed manual · 'VR-7' 1.4 89bhp 5-speed manual | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2012'1' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp 6-speed manual | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 20121' 1.4 99bhp 6-speed manual | 1.4 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20122' 1.4 99bhp 6-speed manual | 1.4 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2012'1' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.4 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.7 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km |
| 2012'1' 1.6 CRDi 89bhp 6-speed manual · 'VR-7' 1.6 CRDi 89bhp 6-speed manual | 1.6 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 CRDi 89bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.6 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.9–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 103–119 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 118–122 g/km |
| 2012'3' 1.6 CRDi 114bhp 4-speed auto | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 5.7–5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 150–154 g/km |
| 2012'3' 1.6 CRDi 114bhp 6-speed manual | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5–4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 119–124 g/km |
| 2012'4' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5–4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 119–124 g/km |
| 2012'4' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 4-speed auto | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed auto | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual ISG · '3' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 100 g/km |
| 2012'1' 1.6 123bhp 4-speed auto · '2' 1.6 123bhp 4-speed auto | 1.6 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 123bhp 6-speed manual | 1.6 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 146–148 g/km |
| 2012'3' 1.6 123bhp 6-speed manual | 1.6 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 149–151 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 GDI 133bhp 6-speed manual ISG · '3' 1.6 GDI 133bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2012'3' 1.6 GDI 133bhp 6-speed DCT · '4' 1.6 GDI 133bhp 6-speed auto DCT · '4 Tech' 1.6 GDI 133bhp 6-speed auto DCT | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2007–20101.4 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 139–145 g/km |
| 20101.6 CRDi (Standard Power) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 20101.6 CRDi EcoDynamics | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.2–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 110–119 g/km |
| 20101.6 CRDi (High Power) (16" wheels) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 118–122 g/km |
| 20101.6 CRDi (High Power) (17" wheels) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5–4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 119–124 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 CRDi (High Power) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 5.7–6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 150–159 g/km |
| 20101.6 (16" wheels) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 146–148 g/km |
| 20101.6 (17" wheels) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 149–151 g/km |
| 2007–20101.6 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.6–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 158–165 g/km |
| 2007–20091.6 CRDi GS · 1.6 CRDi LS · 1.6 CRDi (High Power) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2008–20091.6 CRDi · 1.6 CRDi (Standard Power) · 1.6 CRDi (High Power) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 20091.6 CRDi (Standard Power) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2007–20091.6 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4–6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 152–154 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0 CRDi | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6–5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 148–154 g/km |
| 20071.6 CRDi TS | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 126 g/km |
France 22 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013CEE'D 1.4 CRDI (90ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1–4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 109–114 g/km |
| 2012–2013CEE'D 1.6 CRDI (128ch) GO BVA 6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2012–2013CEE'D 1.6 CRDI (128ch) GO BVM 6 · CEE'D 1.6 Diesel CRDI (128ch) BVM6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012–2013CEE'D 1.6 GDI (135ch) ES DCT 6 · CEE'D 1.6 Essence GDI (135ch) DCT6 | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2012PRO CEE'D 1.6 CRDi (90ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D 1.4 (90ch) E5 BVM 5 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D SW 1.6 CRDi (90ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km |
| 2012"CEE'D 1.4 (100ch) ISG ES BVM 6 15""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 130 g/km |
| 2012"CEE'D 1.4 (100ch) ISG ES BVM 6 16""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D 1.6 CRDI (110ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.7–4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 97–108 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D SW 1.6 CRDi (115ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D SW 1.6 CRDi (115ch) ISG GO BVM 6 | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D 1.6 CRDi (115ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D 1.6 CRDi (115ch) GO ISG BVM 6 | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2012PRO CEE'D 1.6 CRDI (115ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2012PRO CEE'D 1.6 (124ch) E5 BVM 6 | – | 91 kW (124 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2012PRO CEE'D 1.6 (124ch) E5 BVM 6 JA 17 | – | 91 kW (124 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D 1.6 CRDi (128ch) GO ISG BVM 6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2012PRO CEE'D 1.6 CRDi (128ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D SW 1.6 CRDi (115ch) GOBVA 4 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D 1.6 CRDI (128ch) GO BVM 6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 100 g/km |
| 2012CEE'D 1.6 GDI (135ch) ES BVM 6 | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
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