Many engines in the Kia Ceed have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Kia Ceed engines that have a cam chain.
You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1997 to 2020.
The timing chains in Kia Ceed are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.
If you are considering buying a used Kia Ceed, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.
Table of Contents
Kia Ceed engines with a timing chain
Here you will find different engines in Kia Ceed that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.
Kia Ceed 2007 – 2011
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2007 and 2011.
Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
Kia Ceed 1.4 CVVT 2007 – 2011 | 109 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CVVT 2007 – 2011 | 122 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CVVT 2007 – 2011 | 125 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2007 – 2011 | 90 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2007 – 2011 | 115 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 2.0 CRDi 2007 – 2011 | 140 hp | Timing belt |
Kia Ceed 2010 – 2013
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2010 and 2013.
Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
Kia Ceed 1.4 CVVT 2010 – 2013 | 90 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CVVT 2010 – 2013 | 125 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2010 – 2013 | 115 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2010 – 2013 | 128 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 2012 – 2015
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2012 and 2015.
Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
Kia Ceed 1.4 CVVT 2012 – 2015 | 99 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 GDI 2012 – 2015 | 135 hp | Timing chain |
Kia cee’d GT 2012 – 2015 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDi 2012 – 2015 | 90 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2012 – 2015 | 110 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2012 – 2015 | 128 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 2016 – 2018
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2016 and 2018.
Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
Kia Ceed 1.4 CVVT 2016 – 2018 | 99 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 GDI 2016 – 2018 | 135 hp | Timing chain |
Kia cee’d GT 2016 – 2018 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2016 – 2018 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 2018 – 2021
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2018 and 2021.
Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
Kia Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 2018 – 2021 | 120 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.4 T-GDI 2018 – 2021 | 140 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDI 2018 – 2021 | 160 hp | ? |
Kia Ceed GT 2018 – 2021 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2018 – 2021 | 115 hp | ? |
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2018 – 2021 | 136 hp | ? |
Kia Ceed Plug-in Hybrid 2018 – 2021 | 141 hp | Timing chain |
Kia Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 2018 – 2021 | 120 hp | ? |