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Kia Ceed vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Volvo V90?

Kia Ceed vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter

Volvo V90

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

V90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 456 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is substantially lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 777 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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