The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed GT (19 - ..)
€ 22,500

€ 28,600

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Ceed GT.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed GT
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.8
70.9
80.9
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.6 in
Height
56.8 in
103.9
168
104.3
170.3
168 in
Length
170.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed GT
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.95 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed GT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed GT
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
201 hp
KIA Ceed GT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed GT
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed GT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Ceed GT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.2 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
15.2 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
457 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
KIA Ceed GT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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