The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 22,500

€ 21,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe 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 1.6 CRDi.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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 DRIVe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
113 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.08 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
27.08 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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