Kia Ceed III (CD) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

2018–present vs 2012–2018 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm, Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm — a 29 cm difference.
Boot: Ceed III (CD) 625 l, Cee'd II (JD) 380 l.
Lowest consumption: Ceed III (CD) 1.3 l/100 km, Cee'd II (JD) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Ceed III (CD) 73–150 kW, Cee'd II (JD) 66–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Ceed III (CD) 33 items (LX), Cee'd II (JD) 31 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Ceed III (CD)2018–present · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Kia Cee'd II (JD)2012–2018 · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Kia Ceed III (CD)2018–presentno listings	Kia Cee'd II (JD)2012–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,600 mm	Length4,310 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,465 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume395 l–625 l	Trunk volume380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,375 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank37 l–50 l	Fuel tank53 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2012–2018
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power73–150 kW (99–204 hp)	Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.3 l/100 km · 1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · LX	Items in the base trim31 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim40 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Ceed III (CD) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

Length: Kia Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm, Kia Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm (a 290 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 625 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Ceed III (CD) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

The most frugal Kia Ceed III (CD) uses 1.3 l/100 km (1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid); the most frugal Kia Cee'd II (JD) 4 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Ceed III (CD) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

The strongest Kia Ceed III (CD) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI); the strongest Kia Cee'd II (JD) 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI).

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