Hyundai i30 (FD) or Kia Cee'd I (ED)?

2007–2012 vs 2006–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Boot: i30 (FD) 415 l, Cee'd I (ED) 534 l.
Lowest consumption: i30 (FD) 4.7 l/100 km, Cee'd I (ED) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: i30 (FD) 66–105 kW, Cee'd I (ED) 66–105 kW.
Standard equipment: i30 (FD) 19 items (Classic), Cee'd I (ED) 24 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai i30 (FD)2007–2012 · 13 engines · Classic, Comfort, Style, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Cee'd I (ED)2006–2012 · 15 engines · LX, EX, TX, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai i30 (FD)2007–2012no listings	Kia Cee'd I (ED)2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,245 mm–4,475 mm	Length4,235 mm–4,475 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm	Width1,790 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm–1,565 mm	Height1,480 mm–1,525 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm–2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–415 l	Trunk volume340 l–534 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank53 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2012	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines15
Power	Power66–105 kW (90–143 hp)	Power66–105 kW (90–143 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 90	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 2.0 CRDi	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0 CRDi
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Classic	Items in the base trim24 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Style	Items in the top trim37 · TX
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach 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 · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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 · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai i30 (FD) or Kia Cee'd I (ED)?

The most frugal Hyundai i30 (FD) uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 90); the most frugal Kia Cee'd I (ED) 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai i30 (FD) or Kia Cee'd I (ED)?

The strongest Hyundai i30 (FD) makes 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT); the strongest Kia Cee'd I (ED) 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT).

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