Kia Ceed 2010 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 26 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed and Volvo C30 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 921 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Kia Ceed has 89 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C30, so Kia Ceed quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4800 | |
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