The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 23,700

€ 23,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D2
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
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D2
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D2
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
795 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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