Car comparison

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16VvsVolvo V40 1.6 T4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Kia Cee'd II

GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

204 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
VS

Volvo V40

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16VVolvoV401.6 T4
Power
204hp152kW
180hp134kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,448kg3,192lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,591cc97cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track-
1,546mm61in
Rear track-
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,318L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
53L
62L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16VVolvo V40 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoV401.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16VVolvoV401.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
38.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
204 hp
152 kW
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V has 24 hp more than Volvo V40 1.6 T4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 1.6 T4 and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
VolvoV401.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
VolvoV401.6 T4
1,297 kg
2,859 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV401.6 T4
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V7.7 s
VolvoV401.6 T48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 1.6 T4 and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
716 km
445 mi
VolvoV401.6 T4
969 km
602 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16VVolvoV401.6 T4
Power
204 hp
152 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16VVolvo V40 1.6 T4
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 253 km (157 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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