Hyundai i30 (2007 – 2011) vs Kia Cerato / Spectra (2007 – 2009): specs compared

Both offer around 143 hp at most. The Kia Cerato / Spectra is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.3 s. The Hyundai i30 uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,168 kg against 1,220 kg. At 4,501 mm, the Kia Cerato / Spectra is 262 mm longer than the Hyundai i30.

Specification Hyundai i30 Hyundai i30 2007 – 2011 Kia Cerato / Spectra Kia Cerato / Spectra 2007 – 2009
Overview
Origin South Korea South Korea
Documented years 2007 – 2011 2007 – 2009
Body style — —
Variants 6 7
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 143 hp 115 – 143 hp
Torque 137 – 304 Nm 153 – 235 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.3 – 14.9 s 9.0 – 10.4 s
Top speed 172 – 205 km/h 187 – 208 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.7 – 7.1 L/100 km 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,239 mm 4,351 – 4,501 mm
Width 1,778 mm 1,735 mm
Height 1,468 mm 1,471 mm
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,611 mm
Curb weight 1,168 – 1,329 kg 1,220 – 1,300 kg

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