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Kia Ceed vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Volvo XC40?

Kia Ceed vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Volvo XC40

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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 offers noticeably more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is clearly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries marginally more – 532 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC40 is slightly ahead 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 £36,800
XC40

Volvo XC40

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
-
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 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
E
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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