Compare performance (140 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (24000 £ vs 23100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Kia XCeed?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia XCeed has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai i30 manages with 5.70 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia XCeed has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 180 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.50 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia XCeed performs barely noticeable better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia XCeed pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 265 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers slight more room – 426 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs barely noticeable better – up to 1378 L, which is about 77 L more than the Hyundai i30.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 barely noticeable takes the win – 509 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
The Kia XCeed is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.
detailsKia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.
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Price
24000 - 29300 £
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Price
23100 - 33000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
130 - 136 g/km
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co2
144 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
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Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
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Trunk capacity
395 L
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Trunk capacity
426 L
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Length
4340 mm
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Length
4395 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1826 mm
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Height
1455 mm
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Height
1483 - 1495 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1301 L
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Max trunk capacity
1378 L
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Payload
463 - 509 kg
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Payload
471 - 479 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.