Volvo S40 2004 vs Kia Cerato 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 38 HP more power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Kia Cerato. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Kia Cerato gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Cerato, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 381 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Kia Cerato. The Kia Cerato may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Cerato, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`805 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
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