SEAT Leon Mk3 vs Kia Ceed JD: specs side by side

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

SEAT · 2012–2020

Leon Mk3

B PI 520

Version (8 versions)

Power: 110 kW150 PS
Kerb mass: 1,372 kg

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Kia · 2012–2018

Ceed JD

C PI 465

Version (3 versions)

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
Performance Leon Mk3 Power per tonne: 80 kW/t vs 59 kW/t

In plain words

SEAT Leon Mk3 has more power: 110 kW (150 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Kia Ceed JD. Kia Ceed JD is 47 mm longer than SEAT Leon Mk3 (4,310 mm vs 4,263 mm). Kia Ceed JD is lighter by 118 kg (1,254 kg vs 1,372 kg). On the catalog figures, the Kia Ceed JD is the pick for city; the SEAT Leon Mk3 is the pick for performance.

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.

Race Stats side by side
Stat	Leon Mk3	Ceed JD
PI	B · 520	C · 465
Power	43	34
Grip	39	40
Handling	70	71
Top speed	42	32
Launch	41	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 Leon Mk3diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 16.03 sat 139 km/h
2 Ceed JD74 kW (101 PS) 17.48 sat 125 km/h · +1.45 s

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Size and weight

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

Leon Mk3 · Ceed JD

	Leon Mk3	Ceed 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%
Kerb weight	1,372 kg3,025 lb	1,254 kg2,765 lb −118 kg −260 lb −8.6%
Boot	380 l13.4 cu ft	380 l13.4 cu ft
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

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.

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Full specifications

General
	SEAT Leon Mk3	Kia Ceed JD
Version	diesel · 110 kW (150 PS)	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.	110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better	74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp
Power, all versions	63–228 kW (86–310 PS) 84–306 hp	74–99 kW (101–135 PS) 99–133 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	80 kW/t 98 hp/ton calculated Better	59 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
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.	1,372 kg 3,025 lb	1,254 kg 2,765 lb Better
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
Economy and running costs
CO₂	139 g/km	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2012)	★★★★★ (2012)

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