Compare performance (218 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 23100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Kia XCeed?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Hyundai Kona has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the Kia XCeed costs 23100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Kona manages with 4.60 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Kona has a somewhat edge – offering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 265 Nm.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia XCeed is barely noticeable lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers slight more room – 466 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1378 L, which is about 78 L more than the Hyundai Kona.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.
The Hyundai Kona is clearly superior 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 Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
23100 - 41600 £
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Price
23100 - 33000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
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co2
144 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1370 - 1773 kg
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Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 L
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Trunk capacity
426 L
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Length
4350 - 4385 mm
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Length
4395 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1826 mm
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Height
1580 - 1585 mm
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Height
1483 - 1495 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1300 L
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Max trunk capacity
1378 L
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
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Payload
471 - 479 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 218 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
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Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
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Torque
200 - 265 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
85 - 160 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
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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 or All-Wheel Drive.