Volvo C30 2006 vs Kia Ceed 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 235 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C30 engine produces 19 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
1300 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
960 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.25 m | 4.24 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 1 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C30 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 340 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 89 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Volvo C30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`820 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | below average | |
Volvo C30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Ceed, so Volvo C30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 4400 | 2600 | |
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