2020 Mazda CX-30 vs Kia XCeed

2020 Mazda CX 30 vs Kia XCeed Comparison Visual Driving and Exterior Powered by a range of turbocharged engines – with plug-in variant to follow. The Kia XCeed is powered by a range of fast-revving, turbocharged engines, giving buyers several choices to meet every driving need. Three turbocharged gasoline direct injection (T-GDi) engines are on offer. The three-cylinder 1.0-litre T-GDi engine produces 120 ps and 172 Nm torque, while the four-cylinder 1.4-litre T-GDi engine produces 140 ps and 242 Nm torque. The high-power 1.6-litre T-GDi engine found in the Ceed GT and ProCeed GT is also available, as the most powerful in the XCeed line-up. With a 204 ps power output and 265 Nm torque across a broad range of engine speeds, the muscular 1.6-litre T-GDi engine perfectly matches the car’s ability to thrive in a variety of driving situations. The 1.6-litre T-GDi enables the Kia XCeed to accelerate from 0-to-100 kph in 7.5 seconds when equipped with the seven-speed double-clutch transmission, and 7.7 seconds with the six-speed manual. The Kia XCeed is also available with a choice of two Smartstream power units – the cleanest diesel engines ever produced by the brand, and the most fuel efficient in the range. The 1.6-litre Smartstream engine is offered with either 115 ps or 136 ps. Depending on wheel size and specification, CO2 emissions for the 115 ps engine are as low as 109 g/km* (combined cycle) and 112 g/km* (combined) for the 136 ps engine. Except for the 1.0-litre...