The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 31,000

€ 16,000

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 T5 is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Volvo C30 T5
KIA Ceed 1.4
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
167.4
104.3
169.7
167.4 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
KIA Ceed 1.4
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.31 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
KIA Ceed 1.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
KIA Ceed 1.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
501 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
KIA Ceed 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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