Kia Ceed III (CD) or Renault Megane IV?

2018–present vs 2016–2024 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm, Megane IV 4,625 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Ceed III (CD) 625 l, Megane IV 389 l.
Lowest consumption: Ceed III (CD) 1.3 l/100 km, Megane IV 1.5 l/100 km.
Power: Ceed III (CD) 73–150 kW, Megane IV 66–221 kW.
Standard equipment: Ceed III (CD) 33 items (LX), Megane IV 29 items (Life).
On Autodrom: Megane IV from €4,050 (1 listing); no Ceed III (CD) is listed right now.

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

Renault Megane IV2016–2024 · 13 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €4,050 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Ceed III (CD)2018–presentno listings	Renault Megane IV2016–20241 listing · from €4,050
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,600 mm	Length4,359 mm–4,625 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,875 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,465 mm	Height1,427 mm–1,458 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,669 mm–2,712 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume395 l–625 l	Trunk volume294 l–389 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,528 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank37 l–50 l	Fuel tank39 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2016–2024
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power73–150 kW (99–204 hp)	Power66–221 kW (90–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
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 consumption1.5 l/100 km · 1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · 1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed260 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · LX	Items in the base trim29 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim45 · Intens
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
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 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
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✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,050

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Ceed III (CD) or Renault Megane IV?

Length: Renault Megane IV 4,625 mm, Kia Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,712 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 389 vs 625 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Ceed III (CD) or Renault Megane IV?

The most frugal Kia Ceed III (CD) uses 1.3 l/100 km (1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid); the most frugal Renault Megane IV 1.5 l/100 km (1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour).

Which is more powerful — Kia Ceed III (CD) or Renault Megane IV?

The strongest Kia Ceed III (CD) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI); the strongest Renault Megane IV 221 kW (300 hp) (1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy).

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