The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 28,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 1.4 T-GDI is 1.7 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 T5
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
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 T5
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.78 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
545 mi
Range
443 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
