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Kia Ceed 2018 fuel consumption

Kia Ceed from 2018 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 26% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 22% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 30% higher. Starting from 2018 Kia Ceed average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 2021 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersKia CeedAll carmakersKia Ceed
2018+28%+17% +37%+35%
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2019+27%+17% +35%+35%
2020+26%+20% +34%+35%
2021+26%+20% +33%+35%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Kia Ceed.

2018 - 2021

Kia Ceed 2018 wagon fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines40.0 MPG
5.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines34.7 MPG
6.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+16%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines56.7 MPG
4.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines41.8 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+34%

Kia Ceed 2018 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

As indicated by the advertised fuel consumption, Kia Ceed 2018 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox.
According to data reported by users regarding real fuel consumption, this generation Kia Ceed with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Kia Ceed fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 diesel engine and manual transmission (Kia Cee`d SW 1.6 CRDi 136 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.0 liter petrol engine
Kia Cee`d SW 1.0 T-GDi 120 HP manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+15%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Kia Cee`d SW 1.4 MPi 100 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+3%
Kia Cee`d SW 1.4 T-GDi 140 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+19%
Kia Cee`d SW 1.4 T-GDi 140 HP automatic 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+26%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Kia Cee`d SW 1.6 CRDi 115 HP manual 58.8 MPG
4.0 l/100km
44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km+33%
Kia Cee`d SW 1.6 CRDi 115 HP automatic 58.8 MPG
4.0 l/100km
Kia Cee`d SW 1.6 CRDi 136 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+30%
Kia Cee`d SW 1.6 CRDi 136 HP automatic 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km+40%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.