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We have a 1.6 CRDi ceed SW 2010 Facelift. Its a great car, has averaged a true 51 mpg in the 3 1/2 years we have had it. Only problem has been a leaking A/C condenser which was replaced under warranty with no problem, expected them to blame a stone chip. Loads of space, comfortable, cannot speak too highly of it. Ours is the 113 bhp model, would not consider the 89 bhp model. Stop/start is a waste of time on all cars and its no more economical in the real world. Cars registered from Setember 2010 onwards are likely to have a DPF, ours does. It simply regens when needed, no issues.
Before that we had a Focus C-max TDCi 110, in 5 years we had no issues other than a cracked alternator belt. But it was no where near as quick as the Ceed and not as economical. It was also noisier (wind and road) and smaller (especially in the boot). Before we bought the Ceed SW we tried a Focus Estate, still noisy, still slow but smaller than the C-Max. The Fords also have the Eolys dpf system which according to Fords maintenace schedule need a top up evey 37500 miles (£100 to £200 depending who you speak to) and a replacement at 75000 which is almost £1000. Most people don't nother, its not really necessary but its important to realise that after 75000 you could have a big bill.
The price to swap was virtually identical on both cars but the Ceed was bigger, more comfortable, had a better warranty and for the same price more kit. No contest especially has its been more economical.
If you go for a Ceed get one with a full Kia service history, that way no warranty arguments.
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