Kia Ceed 2010 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 19 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed and Volvo C30 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Kia Ceed has 89 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C30, so Kia Ceed quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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