Kia Ceed 2012 vs Volvo V50 2007

 
Kia Ceed
2012 - 2015
Volvo V50
2007 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 135 HP100 HP
Torque: 164 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds12 seconds
Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Ceed engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.37.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km7.8 l/100km
By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway940 km on highway
670 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.51 m4.52 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.49 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 528 litres417 litres
Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 111 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8501`850
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

below average
Volvo V50 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V50, so Volvo V50 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 58003600
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 6.0/10
Pros and Cons: Kia Ceed has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo V50 has
  • timing belt engine
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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