Kia Ceed vs Opel Astra: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Kia · 2012–2018
Ceed JD
- Power
- 74 kW101 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,254 kg
Opel · 2021–present
Astra L
- Power
- 133 kW181 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.6 s
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,678 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Ceed JD 2 Astra L 1
- Family Ceed JD Boot: 380 l vs 352 l; Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
- City Ceed JD Width: 1,780 mm vs 1,860 mm
- Performance Astra L Power per tonne: 79 kW/t vs 59 kW/t
In plain words
Opel Astra has more power: 133 kW (181 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Kia Ceed. Opel Astra is 64 mm longer than Kia Ceed (4,374 mm vs 4,310 mm). Kia Ceed is lighter by 424 kg (1,254 kg vs 1,678 kg). Kia Ceed has the bigger boot: 380 l against 352 l. Opel Astra is the older design (from 1991); Kia Ceed arrived in 2006. Opel Astra is still in production; Kia Ceed is not. On the catalog figures, the Kia Ceed is the pick for family and city; the Opel Astra 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 | Ceed JD | Astra L |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 465 | B · 518 |
| Power | 34 | 43 |
| Grip | 40 | 35 |
| Handling | 71 | 64 |
| Top speed | 32 | 48 |
| Launch | 29 | 45 |
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 Astra LAstra L · 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid · 133 kW (181 PS) 15.53 sat 144 km/h
- 2 Ceed JDCeed JD · 74 kW (101 PS) 17.48 sat 125 km/h · +1.95 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Ceed JD | Astra L | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm169.7 in | 4,374 mm172.2 in † +64 mm +2.5 in +1.5% |
| Width | 1,780 mm70.1 in | 1,860 mm73.2 in † +80 mm +3.1 in +4.5% |
| Height | 1,470 mm57.9 in | 1,441 mm56.7 in † −29 mm −1.1 in −2.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm104.3 in | 2,675 mm105.3 in † +25 mm +1.0 in +0.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,254 kg2,765 lb | 1,678 kg3,699 lb +424 kg +935 lb +33.8% |
| Boot | 380 l13.4 cu ft | 352 l12.4 cu ft −28 l −1.0 cu ft −7.4% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs Ceed JD (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Kia Ceed | Opel Astra | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Ceed JD · 74 kW (101 PS) | Astra L · 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid · 133 kW (181 PS) |
| Production years | 2012–2018 | 2021–present |
| Body | Hatchback, Station wagon | Sedan, Hatchback |
| Country | South Korea | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp | 133 kW (181 PS) 178 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 66–150 kW (90–204 PS) 89–201 hp | 42–206 kW (57–280 PS) 56–276 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 134 Nm 99 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 7.6 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| Power per tonne | 59 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated | 79 kW/t 96 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine | No data | 1,598 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm 169.7 in | 4,374 mm 172.2 in † |
| Width | 1,780 mm 70.1 in | 1,860 mm 73.2 in † |
| Height | 1,470 mm 57.9 in | 1,441 mm 56.7 in † |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm 104.3 in | 2,675 mm 105.3 in † |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,254 kg 2,765 lb Better | 1,678 kg 3,699 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 380 l 13.4 cu ft Better | 352 l 12.4 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 42 l 11.1 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 1.3 l/100 km 180.9 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 30 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €340/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 3,231 km 2,008 mi estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | No data | 12 kWh |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | No data | 60 km 37 mi |
| Energy use | No data | 17.7 kWh/100 km |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2012) Better | ★★★★☆ (2022) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): 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. † from another version of this generation.