The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 14,400

€ 26,300

€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA cee´d 1.4 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
KIA cee´d 1.4
Volvo C30 D3
58.3
70.5
78.3
57
70.2
80.3
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
104.3
167.7
103.9
168
167.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
Volvo C30 D3
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.57 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.4
Volvo C30 D3
ED
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
89 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
Volvo C30 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
41 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
568 mi
Range
642 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
568 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.3 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
109.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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