Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Kia Ceed 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 72 HP less power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 99 NM less than Kia Ceed. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Matrix | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Hyundai Elantra is 21 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1401 litres | 1318 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 35 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 83 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 5600 | |
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