Kia Cerato 2010 vs Volvo V40 2012
Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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 | 180 HP | |
Torque: | 157 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Cerato engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
890 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.37 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
Kia Cerato is 11 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 335 litres | |
Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity. Kia Cerato has 105 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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