Kia Ceed 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed 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 Ceed could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | no data | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8200 | |
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