For This Ecodynamics model comes with a pleasantly flexible engine and a stop-start system that cuts emissions and boosts fuel economy. It also has Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity.

Against For the same money, you can buy a Cee’d with the more powerful diesel engine, ensuring significantly better performance and almost the same fuel-efficiency. Rear electric windows aren’t included.

Kia Cee'd Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Makes sense if you do most of your driving around town, but the more powerful 1.6-litre diesel will suit most buyers better.

Reader review rating

4.375
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Key facts

0–60mph
13.5 secs
Top speed
107 mph
Average mpg
72.4
Tank range
840 miles
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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 mid-powered diesel is a better all-rounder: it's only slightly more expensive to run, and offers superior performance and refinement. The range-topping diesel is too expensive to recommend

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