Kia Sephia 1998 vs Volvo S40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.6 | |
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The Kia Sephia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Kia Sephia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Shuma | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sephia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sephia is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sephia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
692 litres | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Kia Sephia has 101 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 161 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Kia Sephia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`065 kg | 1`286 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 434 kg | |
| Kia Sephia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Volvo S40. Therefore, Kia Sephia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sephia has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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