The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 22,100
€ 22,700
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 2.0 is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Volvo C30 2.0
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
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 1.4 T-GDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
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 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 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
