Kia Ceed 2015 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 5 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2015 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Ceed 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Kia Ceed has 15 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 17 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 14 200 | |
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