Honda Civic Type R vs Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi

Key differences

  • Honda Civic Type R is quicker from 0-100 km/h (5.4 s vs 8.4 s).
  • Honda Civic Type R has more power (329 hp vs 160 hp).
  • Honda Civic Type R has more cargo volume (410 L vs 395 L).
  • Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi has the lower starting MSRP ($25,900 vs $44,590).
2026 Honda Civic Type R studio car image
Honda
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi studio car image
Kia
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h5.4 s8.4 s
Top Speed275 km/h210 km/h
Power329 hp160 hp
Torque420 Nm253 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank47 L50 L
Efficiency8.7 L/100km6.6 L/100km
CO2 Emissions198 g/km150 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,593 mm4,310 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm140 mm
Cargo410 L395 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,355 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.9 m10.6 m
Starting MSRP$44,590$25,900