Kia Ceed 2009 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | Installed 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Ceed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | no data | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 117 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: | 10.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.8 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`920 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 3800 | 3200 | |
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