The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 22,700

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA cee´d 2.0 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
KIA cee´d 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0
58.3
70.5
78.3
57
70.2
80.3
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
104.3
167.7
103.9
168
167.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.16 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0
ED
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
20.96 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
33 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
464 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
144 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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