Opel Astra L vs Kia Ceed III: specs side by side

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

Opel · 2021–present

Astra L

EV version

Version (7 versions)

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Kia · 2018–2025

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Kia Ceed III is the older design (from 2018); Opel Astra L arrived in 2021. Opel Astra L is still in production; Kia Ceed III is not.

General
	Opel Astra L	Kia Ceed III
Version	GSe 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid · 165 kW (224 PS)	No data
Production years	2021–present	2018–2025
Body	Hatchback, Station wagon	Hatchback, Station wagon
Country	Germany	South Korea
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	165 kW (224 PS) 221 hp Better	85–150 kW (116–204 PS) 114–201 hp
Power, all versions	81–165 kW (110–224 PS) 109–221 hp	85–150 kW (116–204 PS) 114–201 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	360 Nm 266 lb-ft	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Plug-in hybrid	No data
Engine	1,598 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l	No data
Gearbox	8-speed automatic	No data
Drive	Front-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,374 mm 172.2 in †	No data
Width	1,860 mm 73.2 in †	No data
Height	1,441 mm 56.7 in †	No data
Wheelbase	2,675 mm 105.3 in †	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	422 l 14.9 cu ft †	No data
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	52 l 13.7 gal US †	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★☆ (2022)	★★★★☆ (2019)

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

† from another version of this generation.