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KiaCee'd (2012-2018)

Used only
Medium Hatchback
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£4,050Typical price

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The Kia Cee'd, launched in second-generation form in 2012, marked a huge leap in quality from the model it replaced. Kia's medium-sized family hatchback is now in the same league as the likes of the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra. Updated in 2015, is it a worthwhile investment? Read our full review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Mar 2016First reviewed by Which?
May 2012Released

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Smoothness of power delivery
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Driving performance

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Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

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Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space

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Car reliability 10-15 years

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How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

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General
Car body style	Hatchback
Size and body style	Medium Hatchback
Class	Medium
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£4,050 - £9,128
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	44.1 to 47.9mpg
Length	4,310mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,780mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,045 to 2,055mm
Height	1,430 to 1,470mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.4 m
On sale date	21 May 2012
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£14.22

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.0 T-GDI 120 GT Line
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1-litre (120hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	53 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	14.22p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£79
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	134
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	03 March 2016
Test programme	2012-2016

Engine two
Engine and trim name	Pro Cee'd 1.6 GDI ISG Spirit
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (135hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	53 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.2p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£79
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	144
Official Euro emission level	Euro 5
Braked tow load (KG)	1400kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	07 August 2013
Car test programme	2012-2016

Engine three
Engine and trim name	1.6 GDI Spirit DCT
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (135hp)
Transmission	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	53 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.45p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£79
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Extremely High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	146
Official Euro emission level	Euro 5
Braked tow load (KG)	1300kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	30 July 2012
Car test programme	2012-2016

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