Hyundai Elantra XD or Kia Cerato I (LD)?

2000–2006 vs 2004–2009 · Sedan/Liftback vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Elantra XD 4,520 mm, Cerato I (LD) 4,480 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra XD 415 l, Cerato I (LD) 435 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra XD 5.6 l/100 km, Cerato I (LD) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra XD 79–105 kW, Cerato I (LD) 75–105 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra XD 18 items (GL), Cerato I (LD) 19 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Elantra XD2000–2006 · 10 engines · GL, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Cerato I (LD)2004–2009 · 12 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra XD2000–2006no listings	Kia Cerato I (LD)2004–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,495 mm–4,520 mm	Length4,340 mm–4,480 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm–1,725 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,425 mm	Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,610 mm	Wheelbase2,610 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume330 l–415 l	Trunk volume345 l–435 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,160 kg–1,350 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2006	Production years2004–2009
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines12
Power	Power79–105 kW (107–143 hp)	Power75–105 kW (102–143 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi Hatchback	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0 CVVT
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsGL · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · GL	Items in the base trim19 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · GLS	Items in the top trim29 · EX
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra XD or Kia Cerato I (LD)?

Length: Hyundai Elantra XD 4,520 mm, Kia Cerato I (LD) 4,480 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,610 vs 2,610 mm. Boot: 415 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra XD or Kia Cerato I (LD)?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra XD uses 5.6 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi Hatchback); the most frugal Kia Cerato I (LD) 4.9 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra XD or Kia Cerato I (LD)?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra XD makes 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT 143); the strongest Kia Cerato I (LD) 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT).

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