Volvo XC40 2017 vs Kia XCeed 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 54 HP more power than Kia XCeed, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Kia XCeed. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.4 | |
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The Kia XCeed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia XCeed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC40 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia XCeed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 3 cm longer than the Kia XCeed, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1332 litres | |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC40 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Kia XCeed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC40 (by 4 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia XCeed, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 21 000 | |
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