Volvo C30 2009 vs Kia Ceed 2007

 
Volvo C30
2009 - 2013
Kia Ceed
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 145 HP109 HP
Torque: 185 NM140 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds11.6 seconds
Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo C30 engine produces 36 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.66.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km7.4 l/100km
The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo C30 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway1010 km on highway
660 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Kia Ceed 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: 480'000 km300'000 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: 6 years19 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO
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.
Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues. One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ...  More about Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.27 m4.25 m
Width: 1.78 m1.79 m
Height: 1.44 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 2 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 251 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
921 litresno data
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 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`750no data
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 (€): 40002200
Pros and Cons: Volvo C30 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Kia Ceed has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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