Volvo C30 2009 vs Kia Ceed 2010

 
Volvo C30
2009 - 2013
Kia Ceed
2010 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 109 HP90 HP
Torque: 240 NM235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 seconds14.1 seconds
Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo C30 engine produces 19 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.54.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.2 l/100km5.5 l/100km
The Volvo C30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C30 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1150 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway1320 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 5 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.27 m4.26 m
Width: 1.78 m1.79 m
Height: 1.44 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 and Kia Ceed are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 251 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1300 litres
Kia Ceed has more luggage space.
Volvo C30 has 89 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`820
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 (€): 48003800
Pros and Cons: Volvo C30 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Kia Ceed has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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