Kia Ceed 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 76 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`820 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9000 | |
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