Hyundai i30 (PD) or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

2017–present vs 2018–present · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Liftback vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: i30 (PD) 4,585 mm, Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: i30 (PD) 602 l, Ceed III (CD) 625 l.
Lowest consumption: i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km, Ceed III (CD) 1.3 l/100 km.
Power: i30 (PD) 74–202 kW, Ceed III (CD) 73–150 kW.
Standard equipment: i30 (PD) 34 items (Comfort), Ceed III (CD) 33 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–present · 13 engines · Comfort, Trend, Prime, N LineSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Ceed III (CD)2018–present · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–presentno listings	Kia Ceed III (CD)2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,335 mm–4,585 mm	Length4,310 mm–4,600 mm
Width	Width1,795 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,425 mm–1,465 mm	Height1,440 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance136 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume357 l–602 l	Trunk volume395 l–625 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,197 kg–1,448 kg	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank37 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Liftback	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power74–202 kW (101–275 hp)	Power73–150 kW (99–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 110	Lowest consumption1.3 l/100 km · 1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · N Performance 2.0 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Comfort	Items in the base trim33 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Prime	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
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✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai i30 (PD) or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

Length: Kia Ceed III (CD) 4,600 mm, Hyundai i30 (PD) 4,585 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 625 vs 602 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai i30 (PD) or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

The most frugal Hyundai i30 (PD) uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 110); the most frugal Kia Ceed III (CD) 1.3 l/100 km (1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai i30 (PD) or Kia Ceed III (CD)?

The strongest Hyundai i30 (PD) makes 202 kW (275 hp) (N Performance 2.0 T-GDI); the strongest Kia Ceed III (CD) 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI).

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