Kia Ceed JD vs Ford Focus C346: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia · 2012–2018
Ceed JD
- Power
- 99 kW135 PS
Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Ford · 2010–2018
Focus C346
- Power
- 63 kW86 PS
Photo: Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Ceed JD 1 Focus C346 1
- Family Focus C346 Boot: 476 l vs 380 l
- City Ceed JD Width: 1,780 mm vs 1,823 mm
In plain words
Kia Ceed JD has more power: 99 kW (135 PS) against 63 kW (86 PS) for Ford Focus C346. Ford Focus C346 is 48 mm longer than Kia Ceed JD (4,358 mm vs 4,310 mm). Ford Focus C346 has the bigger boot: 476 l against 380 l. Ford Focus C346 is the older design (from 2010); Kia Ceed JD arrived in 2012. On the catalog figures, the Ford Focus C346 is the pick for family; the Kia Ceed JD is the pick for city.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Ceed JD | Focus C346 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm169.7 in † | 4,358 mm171.6 in +48 mm +1.9 in +1.1% |
| Width | 1,780 mm70.1 in † | 1,823 mm71.8 in +43 mm +1.7 in +2.4% |
| Height | 1,470 mm57.9 in † | 1,484 mm58.4 in +14 mm +0.6 in +1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm104.3 in † | 2,648 mm104.3 in −2 mm −0.1 in −0.1% |
| Boot | 380 l13.4 cu ft | 476 l16.8 cu ft +96 l +3.4 cu ft +25.3% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
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 JD | Ford Focus C346 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 GDI (135 PS) · petrol · 99 kW (135 PS) | 1.6 · 63 kW (86 PS) |
| Production years | 2012–2018 | 2010–2018 |
| Body | Hatchback, Station wagon | Sedan, Hatchback |
| Country | South Korea | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 99 kW (135 PS) 133 hp Better | 63 kW (86 PS) 84 hp |
| Power, all versions | 74–99 kW (101–135 PS) 99–133 hp | 63–257 kW (86–349 PS) 84–345 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | No data |
| Engine | 1,600 cc 1.6 l | 1,600 cc 1.6 l |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm 169.7 in † | 4,358 mm 171.6 in |
| Width | 1,780 mm 70.1 in † | 1,823 mm 71.8 in |
| Height | 1,470 mm 57.9 in † | 1,484 mm 58.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm 104.3 in † | 2,648 mm 104.3 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 380 l 13.4 cu ft | 476 l 16.8 cu ft Better |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2012) | ★★★★★ (2012) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Engine, Drive, Euro NCAP.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.