Kia cee'd
The Kia cee'd is 4,465 mm long with five seats. Engine options have displacements from 1,000 to 1,600 cc and 3 to 4 cylinders, with a top speed of 190 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, CO₂ emissions are 121 g/km for the hybrid diesel version and 116 g/km for the plug-in hybrid diesel version (WLTP). In Norway, 27 were registered new in 2023.
| Manufacturer | Kia |
|---|---|
| CO₂ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Hybrid (diesel) 121 g/km, plug-in hybrid (diesel) 116 g/km |
| Kerb weight (average for cars registered in Finland) | 1,370 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,000–1,600 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 3–4 |
| Top speed | 190 km/h |
| Length | 4,466 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,484 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Kia cee'd cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Italy | 14 |
| Malta | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the Kia cee'd by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 8 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 187 km/h | – | – |
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 187 km/h | – | – |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 181 km/h | – | – |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 205 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 205 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 174 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 205 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 201 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 73% of Kia cee'ds pass their MOT test first time, based on 116,261 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Kia cee'd in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Kia recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Kia cee'd?
- The Kia cee'd has a rated top speed of 190 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Kia cee'd?
- The Kia cee'd is 4,466 mm long, 1,791 mm wide and 1,484 mm tall.
- How much does the Kia cee'd weigh?
- The Kia cee'd has a kerb weight of about 1,370 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Kia cee'd?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Kia cee'd registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Hybrid (diesel) 121 g/km, plug-in hybrid (diesel) 116 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Kia cee'd have?
- The Kia cee'd has 5 seats.