The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,000

€ 20,800

€ 24,000
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 1.6 CRDi is 2.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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 1.6 CRDi
Volvo C30 1.8
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.38 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Volvo C30 1.8
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Volvo C30 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
468 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 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