The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 16,700

€ 20,800

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 2.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.8
57
70.9
80.9
57
70.2
80.3
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
57 in
104.3
169.7
103.9
167.4
169.7 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.8
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.26 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.8
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
468 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft