Kia Ceed 2011 vs Hyundai i30 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Ceed) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai i30) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 123 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| 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 2011 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia Ceed 2011 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 1 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1395 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 119 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The Hyundai i30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3800 | |
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