Volvo XC40 2017 vs Kia XCeed 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 249 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 45 HP more power than Kia XCeed, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Kia XCeed. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia XCeed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC40 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia XCeed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 390'000 km | 250'000 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 XC40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia XCeed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC40 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.50 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 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1378 litres | |
| Volvo XC40 has 34 litres more trunk space than the Kia XCeed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia XCeed (by 42 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`220 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 20 800 | |
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