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
2007 – 2011
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.