Ford Focus vs Kia Ceed: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Ford · 2018–2025
Focus IV
- Power
- 92 kW125 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.1 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,344 kg
Kia · 2012–2018
Ceed JD
- Power
- 74 kW101 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,254 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Focus IV 1 Ceed JD 1
- Family Too close to call Boot: 375 l vs 380 l
- City Ceed JD Width: 1,780 mm vs 1,825 mm
- Performance Focus IV Power per tonne: 69 kW/t vs 59 kW/t
In plain words
Ford Focus has more power: 92 kW (125 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Kia Ceed. Ford Focus is 68 mm longer than Kia Ceed (4,378 mm vs 4,310 mm). Kia Ceed is lighter by 90 kg (1,254 kg vs 1,344 kg). Kia Ceed has the bigger boot: 380 l against 375 l. Ford Focus is the older design (from 1998); Kia Ceed arrived in 2006. On the catalog figures, the Kia Ceed is the pick for city; the Ford Focus is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Kia Ceed yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Focus IV | Ceed JD |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 487 | C · 465 |
| Power | 38 | 34 |
| Grip | 39 | 40 |
| Handling | 71 | 71 |
| Top speed | 38 | 32 |
| Launch | 32 | 29 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Focus IVFocus IV · 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 (mHEV) · petrol · 92 kW (125 PS) 17.16 sat 128 km/h
- 2 Ceed JDCeed JD · 74 kW (101 PS) 17.48 sat 125 km/h · +0.32 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Focus IV | Ceed JD | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,378 mm172.4 in | 4,310 mm169.7 in −68 mm −2.7 in −1.6% |
| Width | 1,825 mm71.9 in | 1,780 mm70.1 in −45 mm −1.8 in −2.5% |
| Height | 1,454 mm57.2 in | 1,470 mm57.9 in +16 mm +0.6 in +1.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106.3 in | 2,650 mm104.3 in −50 mm −2.0 in −1.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,344 kg2,963 lb | 1,254 kg2,765 lb −90 kg −198 lb −6.7% |
| Boot | 375 l13.2 cu ft | 380 l13.4 cu ft +5 l +0.2 cu ft +1.3% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Focus IV (±). 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.
Full specifications
| Ford Focus | Kia Ceed | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Focus IV · 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 (mHEV) · petrol · 92 kW (125 PS) | Ceed JD · 74 kW (101 PS) |
| Production years | 2018–2025 | 2012–2018 |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback, Station wagon |
| Country | United States | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 92 kW (125 PS) 123 hp Better | 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp |
| Power, all versions | 63–257 kW (86–349 PS) 84–345 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 |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.1 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 200 km/h 124 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 69 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated Better | 59 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 999 cc · 3 cyl 1.0 l | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,378 mm 172.4 in | 4,310 mm 169.7 in |
| Width | 1,825 mm 71.9 in | 1,780 mm 70.1 in |
| Height | 1,454 mm 57.2 in | 1,470 mm 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | 2,650 mm 104.3 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,344 kg 2,963 lb | 1,254 kg 2,765 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 375 l 13.2 cu ft | 380 l 13.4 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 52 l 13.7 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 4.2 l/100 km 56.0 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 94 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,100/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 1,238 km 769 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2019) | ★★★★★ (2012) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.