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Kia Ceed I vs Ford Focus II: specs side by side

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

Kia Ceed I

Kia · 2006–2012

Ceed I

Power
105 kW143 PS
Kerb mass
-

Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ford Focus II

Ford · 2004–2011

Focus II

C PI 437

Power
66 kW90 PS
Kerb mass
1,272 kg

Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
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At a glance

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

Categories won: Ceed I 1 Focus II 1

  • Family Focus II Boot: 526 l vs 340 l
  • City Ceed I Length: 4,235 mm vs 4,488 mm; Width: 1,790 mm vs 1,840 mm

In plain words

Kia Ceed I has more power: 105 kW (143 PS) against 66 kW (90 PS) for Ford Focus II. Ford Focus II is 253 mm longer than Kia Ceed I (4,488 mm vs 4,235 mm). Ford Focus II has the bigger boot: 526 l against 340 l. Ford Focus II is the older design (from 2004); Kia Ceed I arrived in 2006. On the catalog figures, the Ford Focus II is the pick for family; the Kia Ceed I is the pick for city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Kia Ceed I yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

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

Ceed I · Focus II
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 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,650 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,235 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,480 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,640 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,488 mmLength 14 ft 9 in1,497 mm4 ft 11 in
Ceed IFocus II
Length 4,235 mm166.7 in † 4,488 mm176.7 in +253 mm +10.0 in +6.0%
Width 1,790 mm70.5 in † 1,840 mm72.4 in +50 mm +2.0 in +2.8%
Height 1,480 mm58.3 in † 1,497 mm58.9 in +17 mm +0.7 in +1.1%
Wheelbase 2,650 mm104.3 in † 2,640 mm103.9 in −10 mm −0.4 in −0.4%
Boot 340 l12.0 cu ft † 526 l18.6 cu ft +186 l +6.6 cu ft +54.7%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Ceed I (±). 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.

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

Full specifications

Kia Ceed IFord Focus II
General
Version 2.0 (143 PS) · petrol · 105 kW (143 PS) 2.0 · 66 kW (90 PS)
Production years 2006–2012 2004–2011
Body Hatchback, Station wagon Hatchback, Station wagon
Country South Korea United States
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 105 kW (143 PS) 141 hp Better 66 kW (90 PS) 89 hp
Power, all versions 66–105 kW (90–143 PS) 89–141 hp 66–257 kW (90–349 PS) 89–345 hp
Power per tonne No data 52 kW/t 63 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol No data
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l 2,000 cc 2.0 l
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,235 mm 166.7 in † 4,488 mm 176.7 in
Width 1,790 mm 70.5 in † 1,840 mm 72.4 in
Height 1,480 mm 58.3 in † 1,497 mm 58.9 in
Wheelbase 2,650 mm 104.3 in † 2,640 mm 103.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,272 kg 2,804 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 340 l 12.0 cu ft † 526 l 18.6 cu ft Better
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2007) ★★★★★ (2004)

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

† from another version of this generation.

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