Kia Ceed III (2018–present)

The Kia Ceed III was offered with 7 engine versions (4 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 100 to 140 hp, built 2018–present.

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Production years2018–present
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length169.7 in (4,310 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,800 mm)
Height57.0 in (1,447 mm)
Cargo volume13.9 cu ft (395 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

All Kia Ceed III engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.0 T-GDI (120 hp)2018–presentGasoline120 hp (88 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)11.1 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (100 hp)2018–presentGasoline100 hp (74 kW)99 lb-ft (134 Nm)12.6 s114 mph (183 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 T-GDI (140 hp)2018–presentGasoline140 hp (103 kW)178 lb-ft (242 Nm)8.9 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 T-GDI (140 hp) DCT2018–presentGasoline140 hp (103 kW)178 lb-ft (242 Nm)9.2 s128 mph (206 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 CRDi (115 hp)2018–presentDiesel115 hp (85 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)10.9 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 CRDi (136 hp)2018–presentDiesel136 hp (100 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)10.2 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 CRDi (136 hp) DCT2018–presentDiesel136 hp (100 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.9 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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