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Kia Cee'd Hatchback 1.4 1 5dr

For The Cee'd is a good-value range, and this is the cheapest model in it. Plus, the smooth engine feels stronger than its output suggests.

Against Buyers who wnat to keep their running costs down may be tempted by one of the more frugal diesel models. And, you need to stretch to the next trim up to get alloys.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Being the cheapest model in the range is just the start of this model's appeal. It's also got a fine engine and decent kit, so there's little wonder it's our favourite version.

Key facts

0–60mph: 11.2 secs
Top speed: 112 mph
Average mpg: 48.9
Tank range: 567 miles

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View the whole Kia Cee'd Hatchback range

Cheaper

Hatchback 1.4 1 5dr
£12,150
Hatchback 1.6 1 Auto 5dr
£13,170
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 89 1 5dr
£13,175
Hatchback 1.6 2 5dr
£13,480
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 115 2 5dr
£14,500
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 89 Ecodynamics 2 5dr
£14,500
Hatchback 1.6 3 5dr
£14,805
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 115 3 5dr
£15,830

More expensive

Hatchback 1.4 1 5dr
£12,150
Hatchback 1.6 1 Auto 5dr
£13,170
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 89 1 5dr
£13,175
Hatchback 1.6 2 5dr
£13,480
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 115 2 5dr
£14,500
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 89 Ecodynamics 2 5dr
£14,500
Hatchback 1.6 3 5dr
£14,805
Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 115 3 5dr
£15,830

The Kia Cee'd Hatchback full review Read in full

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Choose your engine carefully
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Comfortable and decent to drive
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Some wind- and road noise
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Cheap to own; weak resale values
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Solid and it should prove reliable
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Top spec gets stability control
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Limited steering wheel adjustment
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Spacious cabin and a practical boot
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Reasonable, but that's it

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Cee'd made Kia a serious contender in the highly competitive hatchback sector at a stroke. Buy one and you're unlikely to be disappointed – it has plenty of appeal as sensible, practical and well-priced family transport, even if it ultimately falls short of the class leaders.

We'd avoid the 1.6-litre petrol engine, because it's sluggish and noisy. You're much better off with the 1.4-litre petrol or one of the 1.6 diesels.

The lower-powered diesel can be ordered with Kia's Idle Stop & Start (ISG) system, which cuts CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by automatically turning off and restarting the engine in traffic. However, the higher-powered diesel is a better all-rounder: it's only slightly more expensive to run, and offers superior performance and refinement.

Whichever engine you choose, long-term reliability is unlikely to be an issue. Every Cee'd comes with a hugely reassuring seven-year warranty.