Volvo C30 2006 vs Kia Ceed 2007

 
Volvo C30
2006 - 2009
Kia Ceed
2007 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 109 HP115 HP
Torque: 240 NM255 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds11.5 seconds
Kia Ceed is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo C30 engine produces 6 HP less power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Kia Ceed. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.94.7
Real fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100km5.8 l/100km
By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C30 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway1260 km on highway
960 km with real consumption910 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 km320'000 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 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50Installed 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: 4.25 m4.24 m
Width: 1.78 m1.79 m
Height: 1.45 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 1 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C30 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 251 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1300 litres
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 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Ceed.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`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 (€): 40001800
Pros and Cons: Volvo C30 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • hydraulic power steering
Kia Ceed has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • lower price
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