Kia Ceed 2007 vs Hyundai i30 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 13 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2007 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 2007 1.4 engine Hyundai i30 2007 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed and Hyundai i30 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Ceed, so Hyundai i30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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