Kia Ceed 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 128 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | 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. | |||
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`940 | 1`890 | |
| 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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