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Hyundai Staria vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Kia Ceed?

Hyundai Staria vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • markedly more power
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Staria offers markedly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers clearly more torque with 367 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 114 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is significantly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 977 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed shows a few small advantages 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.

from £23,500
Ceed

Kia Ceed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
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
172 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Staria?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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