The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 22,700

€ 16,700

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 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
168
104.3
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.28 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 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 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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