The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 22,100

€ 21,800

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57
70.9
80.9
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 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 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
718 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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