Max Davies
Top five small passenger cars of 2024
Small cars continue to be popular, and these are the ones we liked most from the selection we reviewed in 2024.
1 Year Ago
Hyundai i30 vs Kia Cerato
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2024 Hyundai i30
2.0 L, auto, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
From $29,000
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2022 Kia Cerato - GT
1.6 L, 7-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
From $0
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
—
Variant
GT
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.6 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 180Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 265Nm
770km
735km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
3 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.6 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
770km
735km
Power
110kW at 6200 rpm
Power
150kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
180Nm at 4500 rpm
Torque
265Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.5 / 100km
Urban efficiency
8.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
139g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
158g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
4710 mm
Length
4640 mm
Height
1420 mm
Height
1435 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1800 mm
Ground clearance unladen
140 mm
Ground clearance unladen
135 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1590 mm
Rear track
1559 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Boot space
474 L
Boot space
502 L
Kerb weight
2778 kg
Kerb weight
3120 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1740 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1232 kg
Tare weight
1370 kg
Braked towing capacity
1100 kg
Braked towing capacity
1100 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
610 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
610 kg
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Front tyres
225/40 R18 92Y
Front rims
6.5x16
Front rims
7.5x18
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Rear tyres
225/40 R18 92Y
Rear rims
6.5x16
Rear rims
7.5x18
Safety rating
3 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor buzzer
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
9
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
10.3 ”
Seat material
Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
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