The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 23,000

€ 23,700

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
Volvo C30 D2
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %

General
Volvo C30 D2
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 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