Review
The Ceed is competitive in lots of areas but, unlike its best rivals, it fails to be outstanding in any area. Long warranty aside, there's little compelling reason to recommend it over the better-handling Ford Focus, the more practical Skoda Octavia or Skoda Scala, or the more refined and comfortable Volkswagen Golf. The 1.0-litre petrol in entry-level '2' trim is the sweet spot of the Ceed line-up – but we’d definitely add the optional safety pack.
get the best priceTrim: 2 NAV
Same as 2 trim, but gets the bigger 10.25in touchscreen infotainment system.
Engine: 1.0T GDi ISG
This 118bhp turbocharged three-cylinder engine provides the kind of performance that most buyers will find quite adequate, even on the motorway. It's worth pointing out, though, that similar 1.0-litre turbocharged engines in rivals have a bit more low-down shove, so you need to rev the Ceed's harder to get the best out of it. It’s still the one to go for in the lineup.
Key information
Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.7 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure
50.4
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?
395
litres
EmissionsOfficial emissions rating
128
g/km
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