Kia Cerato II (TD) or Volvo S40 II?

2009–2013 vs 2004–2012 · Sedan/Coupe/Hatchback 5-door vs Sedan

In short

Length: Cerato II (TD) 4,530 mm, S40 II 4,476 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Cerato II (TD) 415 l, S40 II 404 l.
Lowest consumption: Cerato II (TD) 5.2 l/100 km, S40 II 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Cerato II (TD) 85–115 kW, S40 II 80–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Cerato II (TD) 25 items (LX), S40 II 29 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Cerato II (TD)2009–2013 · 12 engines · LX, EX, SX, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo S40 II2004–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Cerato II (TD)2009–2013no listings	Volvo S40 II2004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,340 mm–4,530 mm	Length4,476 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm–1,775 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,454 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume358 l–415 l	Trunk volume404 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,230 kg–1,350 kg	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank52 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2013	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines4
Power	Power85–115 kW (116–156 hp)	Power80–162 kW (109–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0 CVVT Koup	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · T5
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · LX	Items in the base trim29 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · SX	Items in the top trim36 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Cerato II (TD) or Volvo S40 II?

Length: Kia Cerato II (TD) 4,530 mm, Volvo S40 II 4,476 mm (a 54 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 415 vs 404 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Cerato II (TD) or Volvo S40 II?

The most frugal Kia Cerato II (TD) uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi); the most frugal Volvo S40 II 4.9 l/100 km (1.6D).

Which is more powerful — Kia Cerato II (TD) or Volvo S40 II?

The strongest Kia Cerato II (TD) makes 115 kW (156 hp) (2.0 CVVT); the strongest Volvo S40 II 162 kW (220 hp) (T5).

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