Size comparison · drawn to scale
SEAT Leon Mk3 vs Kia Ceed I: size comparison
- Length Leon Mk3 28 mm1 in longer
- Width Leon Mk3 26 mm1 in wider
- Height Ceed I 21 mm0.8 in taller
- Boot Leon Mk3 40 L1.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Leon Mk3 is 28 mm1 in longer, 26 mm1 in wider and 21 mm0.8 in lower than the Ceed I. Its wheelbase is 14 mm0.6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Leon Mk3 | Ceed I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,263 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,263 mm | 4,235 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,235 mm | +28 mm+1 in +0.7% |
| Width | 1,816 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,816 mm | 1,790 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,790 mm | +26 mm+1 in +1.5% |
| Height | 1,459 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,459 mm | 1,480 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,480 mm | −21 mm−0.8 in −1.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | −14 mm−0.6 in −0.5% |
| Footprint | 7.74 m²83.3 sq ft83.3 sq ft7.74 m² | 7.58 m²81.6 sq ft81.6 sq ft7.58 m² | +0.16 m²+1.7 sq ft +2.1% |
| Boot | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | 340 L12.0 cu ft12.0 cu ft340 L | +40 L+1.4 cu ft +11.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,191–1,372 kg2,626–3,025 lb2,626–3,025 lb1,191–1,372 kg | 1,275 kg2,811 lb2,811 lb1,275 kg | −84 kg−185 lb −6.6% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Leon Mk3
- Single garage
- Tight 1,237 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 592 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 737 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 342 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Ceed I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,265 mm4 ft 2 in to spare in length, 605 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 765 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 355 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the SEAT Leon Mk3 or the Kia Ceed I?
The SEAT Leon Mk3 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Leon Mk3 is 28 mm longer, 26 mm wider and 21 mm lower than the Ceed I. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter.
Will the SEAT Leon Mk3 and the Kia Ceed I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The SEAT Leon Mk3 fits, but it is tight to get out (1,237 mm to spare in length, 592 mm each side). The Kia Ceed I fits with room to open the doors (1,265 mm to spare in length, 605 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The SEAT Leon Mk3: 380 L against 340 L in the Kia Ceed I (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.