Kia Cee'd I (ED) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

2006–2012 vs 2012–2018 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Cee'd I (ED) 4,475 mm, Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: Cee'd I (ED) 534 l, Cee'd II (JD) 380 l.
Lowest consumption: Cee'd I (ED) 4.5 l/100 km, Cee'd II (JD) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Cee'd I (ED) 66–105 kW, Cee'd II (JD) 66–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Cee'd I (ED) 24 items (LX), Cee'd II (JD) 31 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Cee'd I (ED)2006–2012 · 15 engines · LX, EX, TX, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Kia Cee'd I (ED)2006–2012no listings	Kia Cee'd II (JD)2012–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,235 mm–4,475 mm	Length4,310 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm–1,525 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–534 l	Trunk volume380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,375 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank53 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2012–2018
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines15	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–105 kW (90–143 hp)	Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0 CRDi	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · LX	Items in the base trim31 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · TX	Items in the top trim40 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
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 · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 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✓
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✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
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 Cee'd I (ED) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

Length: Kia Cee'd I (ED) 4,475 mm, Kia Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm (a 165 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 534 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Cee'd I (ED) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

The most frugal Kia Cee'd I (ED) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128); the most frugal Kia Cee'd II (JD) 4 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Cee'd I (ED) or Kia Cee'd II (JD)?

The strongest Kia Cee'd I (ED) makes 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT); the strongest Kia Cee'd II (JD) 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI).

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