Hyundai vs Kia — which to choose?

Detailed comparison based on 890 real listings in Latvia

Hyundai

535

Listings

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Kia

355

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

MetricHyundaiKia
Listings535355Hyundaimore listings
Average Price874611 515Hyundaicheaper
Median Price59508500Hyundaicheaper
Price Range500 – €58 000500 – €55 400
Average Year20132016Kianewer
Average Mileage199 370 km174 318 kmKialess mileage

Fuel Type

Hyundai

Diesel57% (293)
Petrol34% (175)
Hybrid6% (29)
Gas/LPG4% (19)
Hečbeks0% (1)

Kia

Diesel59% (201)
Petrol32% (108)
Hybrid7% (23)
Gas/LPG3% (9)

⚙️ Transmission

Hyundai

Automatic18%
Automatic16%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi13%
Manual13%
Manuāla12%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi11%
Automāts 7 ātrumi8%
Automāts 6 ātrumi4%
Automāts 5 ātrumi3%
Automāts 8 ātrumi1%
Automāts 4 ātrumi1%
Pelēka   metālika0%

Kia

Automatic24%
Automatic19%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi15%
Manual15%
Manuāla8%
Automāts 7 ātrumi7%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi4%
Automāts 6 ātrumi4%
Automāts 5 ātrumi2%
Automāts 8 ātrumi1%
Automāts 4 ātrumi1%
Automāts 10 ātrumi0%

🏆 Popular Models

💰 Price Distribution

RangeHyundaiKia
< €3,00024% (130)15% (54)
€3,000–5,00020% (106)13% (45)
€5,000–10,00021% (113)27% (96)
€10,000–20,00025% (133)31% (109)
€20,000–35,0009% (49)12% (42)
€35,000+1% (4)3% (9)

🎯 Verdict

Hyundai wins on: cheaper, more listings. Kia excels in: newer, less mileage. Both brands are excellent choices — the final decision depends on your budget and needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper — Hyundai or Kia?

By average price in Latvia, Hyundai is cheaper at €8746, compared to €11 515 for Kia.

Hyundai or Kia — which is more reliable?

Both brands offer reliable models. Hyundai average mileage is 199 370 km, Kia — 174 318 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

How many Hyundai and Kia listings are there in Latvia?

Currently there are 535 Hyundai and 355 Kia listings in Latvia.

Which car is better for families — Hyundai or Kia?

Both brands have great family models. Hyundai top models: Santa Fe, Tucson, I30. Kia: Sportage, Ceed, Sorento.

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