The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 19,200
€ 22,100
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Volvo C30 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57
70.2
80.3
57
70.9
80.9
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57 in
Height
57 in
103.9
167.4
104.3
169.7
167.4 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.73 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
M
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
