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Hyundai Staria vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Kia XCeed?

Hyundai Staria vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • moderately more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

XCeed

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 moderately more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia XCeed is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers noticeably more torque with 367 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is considerably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 924 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 405 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed has only a minor advantage 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 £23,100
XCeed

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Hyundai Staria
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 XCeed

Kia 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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Hyundai Staria
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
471 - 485 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
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
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