Volvo C30 2009 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 engine produces 6 HP less power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Kia Ceed. Despite less power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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 C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| 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: | 4.27 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 3 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo C30 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 89 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Volvo C30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Ceed, so Volvo C30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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