Road Test

Kia Pro_cee'd

Test date 27 February 2008  Price as tested £14,395

For  Elegant design, big boot, strong and economical engine, class-leading warranty

Against Awkward rear seat access, firm ride, inconsistent steering weight

How much ?

  • Price as tested £14,395
  • Price as tested £14,295

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3.5 sec
  • 0-60mph 10.6 sec
  • 0-100mph 34.1 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  18 / 78.8 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  32.8 / 98.8 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.3 / 6.6
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  6.4 / 9.1 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  9.6 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  112 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  70 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  38.8 mpg
  • Test best/worst  48.5 / 17.1

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  58.9 / 49.6 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  126 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4250 mm
  • Width  1790 mm
  • Height  1450 mm
  • Wheelbase  2650 mm
  • Weight  1439 kg
  • Fuel tank  53.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1582 cc
  • Max power 113 bhp at 4000 rpm
  • Max torque 188 ft at 1900 rpm
  • Specific output 71.4bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 83bhp per tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 77.2x84.5 mm
  • Compression ratio 17.3:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl4
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.64 / 5.2
  • 2nd 1.96 / 9.6
  • 3rd 1.19 / 15.9
  • 4th 0.84 / 22.3
  • 5th 0.66 / 28.6
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive 3.941

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson strut with gas filled dampers
  • Rear Multi-link independent suspension, gas filled dampers on lightweight arms

Steering

  • Type Rack-and-pinion motor driven power steering
  • Lock to lock 2.58

Brakes

  • Front Discs
  • Rear Discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 7.0J x 17'' Alloy in
  • Size rear 7.0J x 17'' Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 225/45 R17
  • Tyres rear 225/45 R17

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