Kia Ceed 2010 vs Volvo C30 2009
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 143 HP | 145 HP | |
Torque: | 186 NM | 185 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo C30, but torque is 1 NM more than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.6 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
850 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 480'000 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, 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 | |
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`780 | 1`750 | |
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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