Kia Proceed: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Kia Proceed version to choose depends on whether you prioritise performance, fuel economy or transmission type. Among the versions produced from 2018 to 2021, the 1.6 DSG Gasoline is the quickest, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and 225 km/h, while the two 136 hp Diesel versions return the lowest combined consumption at 4.3 l/100 km.
The Kia Proceed version to choose depends on whether you prioritise performance, fuel economy or transmission type. Among the versions produced from 2018 to 2021, the 1.6 DSG Gasoline is the quickest, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and 225 km/h, while the two 136 hp Diesel versions return the lowest combined consumption at 4.3 l/100 km. The 1.4 MT offers a useful middle ground with 140 hp, a 9.1-second acceleration time and combined consumption of 5.9 l/100 km. The restyled model produced from 2021 raises output to 204 hp in the 1.6 T-GDI DCT, although its acceleration, maximum-speed and consumption figures are not measured in the supplied data.
Kia Proceed generations and version choice
The first Kia Proceed generation ran from 2018 to 2021 as an Estate 5-door and offered six versions: 1.4 DSG, 1.6 DSG with 200 hp, 1.0 MT, 1.4 MT, 1.6 MT and 1.6 DSG with 136 hp. This is the generation with the broadest choice, covering Gasoline and Diesel engines, Manual and Robotic gearboxes, outputs from 120 to 200 hp, and engine capacities from 998 to 1598 cc. Every version has FWD.
Restyling arrived in 2021 and remained within the first generation. The body stayed an Estate 5-door, but the listed range was reduced to one version: 1.6 T-GDI DCT. Its turbocharged Gasoline engine produces 204 hp and 265 Nm, paired with a 7-speed Robotic gearbox and FWD. Compared with the earlier 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline, it adds 4 hp while retaining the same 265 Nm torque figure. The supplied data does not measure whether that small increase changes acceleration or maximum speed.
Kia Proceed engine specs and horsepower
| Version | Production | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 DSG | 2018–2021 | 140 hp | 242 Nm | 1353 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 1.6 DSG (200 hp) | 2018–2021 | 200 hp | 265 Nm | 1591 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 1.0 MT | 2018–2021 | 120 hp | 172 Nm | 998 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1.4 MT | 2018–2021 | 140 hp | 242 Nm | 1353 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1.6 MT | 2018–2021 | 136 hp | 280 Nm | 1598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1.6 DSG (136 hp) | 2018–2021 | 136 hp | 320 Nm | 1598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 1.6 T-GDI DCT | From 2021 | 204 hp | 265 Nm | 1591 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
For power per litre, the 1.6 T-GDI DCT leads at approximately 128.2 hp/litre. The earlier 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline produces approximately 125.7 hp/litre, while the 1.0 MT reaches approximately 120.2 hp/litre. Both 140 hp 1.4 versions produce approximately 103.5 hp/litre, and each 136 hp Diesel produces approximately 85.1 hp/litre.
Torque separates versions differently from horsepower. The 136 hp 1.6 DSG Diesel has the highest figure at 320 Nm, which is 40 Nm more than the 1.6 MT Diesel and 55 Nm more than either 265 Nm Gasoline performance version. The 1.4 DSG and 1.4 MT each provide 242 Nm, while the 1.0 MT has 172 Nm.
Performance, fuel economy and MPG-related figures
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 DSG | 9.4 sec | 205 km/h | 7.7 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km | 142 g/km |
| 1.6 DSG (200 hp) | 7.5 sec | 225 km/h | 9.3 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km | 163 g/km |
| 1.0 MT | 11.4 sec | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.4 MT | 9.1 sec | 210 km/h | 7.5 l/100 km | 5.0 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | 135 g/km |
| 1.6 MT | 10.4 sec | 200 km/h | 4.7 l/100 km | 4.0 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km | 111 g/km |
| 1.6 DSG (136 hp) | 10.1 sec | 200 km/h | 4.6 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km | 111 g/km |
| 1.6 T-GDI DCT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline is the performance choice supported by complete measurements. It is 1.6 seconds quicker to 100 km/h than the 1.4 MT and 1.9 seconds quicker than the 1.4 DSG. Its 225 km/h maximum is 15 km/h above the 1.4 MT and 20 km/h above the 1.4 DSG. The trade-off is combined consumption of 7.0 l/100 km, which is 1.1 l/100 km higher than the 1.4 MT and 0.9 l/100 km higher than the 1.4 DSG.
The two Diesel versions are the economy choices. Both record 4.3 l/100 km combined and 111 g/km of CO₂. The 1.6 DSG Diesel reaches 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds, making it 0.3 seconds quicker than the 1.6 MT Diesel. City consumption favours the 1.6 DSG by 0.1 l/100 km, while highway consumption favours the 1.6 MT by the same amount.
Between the two 140 hp Gasoline versions, the 1.4 MT is quicker and more economical in every measured comparison. It reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds sooner, has a maximum speed 5 km/h higher, and uses 0.2 l/100 km less in city, highway and combined driving. Buyers who still select the 1.4 DSG are choosing its 7-speed Robotic gearbox rather than a numerical advantage in performance or consumption.
Kia Proceed weight, clearance, tank and wheel specs
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 DSG | 1325 kg | 1870 kg | 150 mm | 50 l | 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| 1.6 DSG (200 hp) | 1355 kg | 1900 kg | 150 mm | 50 l | not measured |
| 1.0 MT | not measured | not measured | 135 mm | 50 l | 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| 1.4 MT | 1378 kg | 1840 kg | 135 mm | 50 l | 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| 1.6 MT | 1438 kg | 1900 kg | 135 mm | 50 l | 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| 1.6 DSG (136 hp) | 1465 kg | 1920 kg | 135 mm | 50 l | 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| 1.6 T-GDI DCT | not measured | not measured | 135 mm | 50 l | not measured |
The 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline has the strongest measured power-to-weight result at approximately 6.8 kg per hp. The 1.4 DSG follows at approximately 9.5 kg per hp, ahead of the 1.4 MT at approximately 9.8 kg per hp. The 1.6 MT Diesel carries approximately 10.6 kg per hp, while the 1.6 DSG Diesel carries approximately 10.8 kg per hp. A calculation is not possible for the 1.0 MT or 1.6 T-GDI DCT because their kerb weights are not measured.
The 1.4 DSG is the lightest measured version at 1325 kg. The 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline is 30 kg heavier but supplies 60 hp more. At the other end, the 1.6 DSG Diesel weighs 1465 kg, which is 27 kg more than the 1.6 MT Diesel despite equal output. Every version has a 50-litre tank. Ground clearance is 150 mm for the earlier 1.4 DSG and 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline, while all other listed versions have 135 mm.
Overall exterior dimensions, boot space and boot dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. The Estate 5-door body classification is available, but it does not provide enough information to calculate cargo capacity or physical size.
Which Kia Proceed version should you buy?
Choose the 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline if verified acceleration is the priority. Its 7.5-second 0–100 km/h time, 225 km/h maximum speed and approximately 6.8 kg-per-hp ratio make it the strongest fully measured performer. It also has 150 mm of ground clearance, but its 7.0 l/100 km combined consumption and 163 g/km CO₂ figure are the highest measured values in the range.
Choose the 1.4 MT for the best balance among the measured Gasoline versions. It combines 140 hp and 242 Nm with a 9.1-second acceleration time and 5.9 l/100 km combined consumption. Compared with the 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline, it gives up 60 hp and 15 km/h at the top end but consumes 1.1 l/100 km less on the combined cycle.
Choose the 1.6 DSG Diesel if you want the highest torque and a Robotic gearbox. Its 320 Nm exceeds every other version, while combined consumption remains 4.3 l/100 km. Choose the 1.6 MT Diesel instead if a Manual gearbox is preferred: it matches the DSG’s 136 hp, 4.3 l/100 km combined consumption, 200 km/h maximum speed and 111 g/km CO₂ figure while weighing 27 kg less.
Choose the 1.0 MT only if the smallest engine capacity and Manual gearbox define the requirement. It has 120 hp, 172 Nm and an 11.4-second 0–100 km/h time. Its top speed, consumption, CO₂ output and weight are not measured, so it cannot be declared the most economical or lightest option from these data.
Choose the restyled 1.6 T-GDI DCT if the newer production period and highest output matter most. It offers 204 hp—4 hp more than the earlier 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline—with the same 1591 cc displacement and 265 Nm. However, its acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ output and weight are not measured, so the available figures do not establish that it is quicker, more economical or lighter.
Questions about Kia Proceed prices, cars for sale, equipment levels, reliability, engine problems, warning lights or engine-oil requirements cannot be answered from the supplied specifications. On measurable results alone, the 200 hp 1.6 DSG Gasoline is the performance pick, the 1.6 DSG Diesel is the torque-and-economy pick, and the 1.4 MT is the most balanced measured Gasoline alternative.