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SEAT Leon vs Kia Ceed: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

SEAT Leon

SEAT · 2012–2020

Leon Mk3

Price from €14,990 (2013)

Power
132 kW179 PS
Kerb mass
-

Kia Ceed

Kia · 2012–2018

Ceed JD

C PI 465

Price from €18,990 (2013)

Power
74 kW101 PS
Kerb mass
1,254 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Leon Mk3 1 Ceed JD 1

  • City Ceed JD Width: 1,780 mm vs 1,816 mm
  • Value Leon Mk3 Price: €14,990 vs €18,990

In plain words

SEAT Leon has more power: 132 kW (179 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Kia Ceed. Kia Ceed is 47 mm longer than SEAT Leon (4,310 mm vs 4,263 mm). SEAT Leon is the older design (from 1999); Kia Ceed arrived in 2006. SEAT Leon is still in production; Kia Ceed is not. On the catalog figures, the Kia Ceed is the pick for city; the SEAT Leon is the pick for value. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the SEAT Leon yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Leon Mk3 · Ceed JD
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,636 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,263 mmLength 14 ft 0 in1,459 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,650 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,310 mmLength 14 ft 2 in1,470 mm4 ft 10 in
Leon Mk3Ceed JD
Length 4,263 mm167.8 in 4,310 mm169.7 in +47 mm +1.9 in +1.1%
Width 1,816 mm71.5 in 1,780 mm70.1 in −36 mm −1.4 in −2.0%
Height 1,459 mm57.4 in 1,470 mm57.9 in +11 mm +0.4 in +0.8%
Wheelbase 2,636 mm103.8 in 2,650 mm104.3 in +14 mm +0.6 in +0.5%
Boot 380 l13.4 cu ft 380 l13.4 cu ft
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Leon Mk3 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

SEAT LeonKia Ceed
General
Version 1.8 · petrol · 132 kW (179 PS) Ceed JD · 74 kW (101 PS)
Production years 2012–2020 2012–2018
Body Hatchback Hatchback, Station wagon
Country Spain South Korea
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 132 kW (179 PS) 177 hp Better 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp
Power, all versions 63–228 kW (86–310 PS) 84–306 hp 66–150 kW (90–204 PS) 89–201 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 134 Nm 99 lb-ft
Power per tonne No data 59 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,800 cc 1.8 l No data
Gearbox dual-clutch No data
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,263 mm 167.8 in 4,310 mm 169.7 in
Width 1,816 mm 71.5 in 1,780 mm 70.1 in
Height 1,459 mm 57.4 in 1,470 mm 57.9 in
Wheelbase 2,636 mm 103.8 in 2,650 mm 104.3 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,254 kg 2,765 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 380 l 13.4 cu ft 380 l 13.4 cu ft
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2012) ★★★★★ (2012)
Price
Price from €14,990 (2013) Better from €18,990 (2013)

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).