Kia Ceed engines with a timing chain

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.

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	?