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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

C PI 499

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
1,275 kg

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 2 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
  • Performance Ceed I Power per tonne: 71 kW/t vs 52 kW/t

In plain words

Kia Ceed I has more power: 90 kW (122 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 is lighter by 3 kg (1,272 kg vs 1,275 kg). 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 and 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
StatCeed IFocus II
PIC · 499C · 437
Power 39 30
Grip 40 40
Handling 71 70
Top speed 37 28
Launch 37 23

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. 1 Ceed I1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 16.52 sat 133 km/h
  2. 2 Focus II2.0 · 66 kW (90 PS) 18.07 sat 120 km/h · +1.55 s

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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%
Kerb weight 1,275 kg2,811 lb 1,272 kg2,804 lb −3 kg −7 lb −0.2%
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.

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

Full specifications

Kia Ceed IFord Focus II
General
Version 1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 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. 90 kW (122 PS) 121 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 71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated Better 52 kW/t 63 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol No data
Engine No data 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. 1,275 kg 2,811 lb 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).

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