The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 18,700

€ 24,500

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 D3
57.9
70.1
80.1
57
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 D3
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
591 lb
17.45 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 D3
JD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
540 mi
Range
731 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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