EU Regulation on Engine Sound Levels
KIA transparency regarding Engine Sound Levels
Whichever Kia model you are considering or choose to buy, Kia Europe will always endeavour to make sure that you, the consumer, are informed about the sound level of that particular vehicle in decibels (dB(a)).
This is in line with Article 7 para. 1 of Regulation (EU) No 540/2014, which came into effect on 1 July 2016 and stipulates the current noise level limits applicable throughout Europe. These limit values specified differ depending on the vehicle class and the power-to-mass ratio.
Keeping you fully informed
Noise level information will be displayed in a prominent position at the point of sale, as well as online in the legal disclaimer details, and in technical data sheets regarding the Kia vehicle. Alongside other useful consumer information, such as regarding fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and, if applicable, electricity consumption.
Accurate data guaranteed
The noise level data for all Kia vehicles is determined according to the prescribed measurement procedure as per Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 and Regulation No 51.03 UN/ECE [2018/798].
Ceed
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.6 Diesel (100kW) 48V 2WD MT | 70 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 Diesel (100kW) 48V 2WD DCT | 68 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 DA (100kW) 48V 2WD MT | 70 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 DA (100kW) 48V 2WD DCT | 68 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (73.5kW) | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (88.3kW) | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (88.3kW) 48V MT | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (88.3kW) 48V DCT | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 2WD MT | 66 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 2WD DCT | 66 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 48V MT | 64 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 48V DCT | 63 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.6P T-GDI (150kW) | 70 |
77 |
3750 |
Ceed Sportswagon
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.6 Diesel (100kW) 48V 2WD MT | 70 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 Diesel (100kW) 48V 2WD DCT | 68 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 DA (100kW) 48V 2WD MT | 70 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 DA (100kW) 48V 2WD DCT | 68 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (73.5kW) | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (88.3kW) | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (88.3kW) 48V MT | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (88.3kW) 48V DCT | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 2WD MT | 66 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 2WD DCT | 66 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 48V MT | 64 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 48V DCT | 63 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.6P T-GDI (150kW) | 70 |
77 |
3750 |
XCeed
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.6 Diesel (100kW) 48V 2WD MT | 70 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 Diesel (100kW) 48V 2WD DCT | 68 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 DA (100kW) 48V 2WD MT | 70 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.6 DA (100kW) 48V 2WD DCT | 68 |
73 |
3000 |
| 1.0P T-GDI (88.3kW) | 65 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 2WD MT | 66 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 2WD DCT | 66 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 48V MT | 64 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.5P T-GDI (117.5kW) 48V DCT | 63 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.6P GDI PHEV | 67 |
77 |
3750 |
| 1.6P T-GDI (150kW) | 68 |
77 |
3750 |
EV6
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 58.1 kWh Battery RR 124.9 kW Motor | 68 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 77.4 kWh Battery RR 168.1 kW Motor | 68 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 58.1 kWh Battery FR 53.1 kW + RR 119.5 kW Motor | 68 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 77.4 kWh Battery FR 73.9 kW + RR 165.4 kW Motor | 68 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 77.4 kWh Battery FR 160 kW + RR 270 kW Motor | 66 |
N/A |
N/A |
Niro
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.6P GDI HEV | 72 |
80 |
3750 |
| 1.6P GDI PHEV | 70 |
81 |
3750 |
| 150 kW Motor | 71 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 100 kW Motor | 70 |
N/A |
N/A |
E-Niro
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.6P GDI HEV | 68 |
72 |
3750 |
| 1.6P GDI PHEV | 68 |
70 |
3750 |
| 150 kW Motor | 67 |
N/A |
N/A |
Picanto
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.0 Petrol | 70 |
74.5 |
3750 |
| 1.2 Petrol MPI | 67 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.0 Petrol TGDI | 68 |
75.1 |
3750 |
| 100 kW Motor | 70 |
N/A |
N/A |
Rio
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.0P T-GDI LP (73.5kW) 6MT | 69 |
73.9 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI LP (73.5kW) 7DCT | 70 |
74.7 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI LP (73.5kW) 48V HEV 6MT | 69 |
73.9 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI HP (88.3kW) 48V HEV 6MT | 69 |
73.9 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI HP (88.3kW) 48V HEV 7DCT | 70 |
74.7 |
3750 |
| 1.2P (61.8 kW) 5MT | 70 |
73 |
3750 |
| 1.4P (73.3 kW) 6MT | 69 |
76.8 |
3750 |
| 1.4P (73.3 kW) 6AT | 69 |
76.1 |
3750 |
Sorento
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 2.5 MPI | 70 |
78.4 |
3750 |
| 1.6P TGDI HEV | 68 |
74.2 |
3750 |
| 1.6P TGDI PHEV | 67 |
72.5 |
3750 |
| 2.2D TCI | 69 |
75 |
2850 |
Sportage
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.6P TGDI LP 48V 7DCT | 67 |
74 |
3750 |
| 1.6P TGDI HEV 6AT | 67 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.6P TGDI HP 7DCT | 67 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.6P TGDI HP 48 7DCT | 67 |
78 |
3750 |
| 1.6P TGDI LP 6MT | 68 |
75 |
3750 |
| 1.6P TGDI LP 48V 6MT | 68 |
76 |
3750 |
| 1.6 Diesel LP 6MT | 68 |
70 |
2400 |
| 1.6 Diesel HP 48V 6MT | 68 |
69 |
2400 |
| 1.6 Diesel HP 48V 7DCT | 68 |
74 |
3000 |
| 2.0P MPI 6MT | 69 |
77 |
3750 |
| 2.0P MPI 6AT | 69 |
77 |
3750 |
| 1.6 Diesel HP 7DCT ISG | 68 |
76 |
3000 |
| 1.6 Diesel HP 7DCT Non-ISG | 68 |
76 |
3000 |
| 1.6P TGDI PHEV | 67 |
75 |
3750 |
Stonic
| Description | Moving |
Stationary |
at (min-1) |
| 1.0P T-GDI LP (73.5kW) 6MT | 69 |
73.9 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI LP (73.5kW) 7DCT tyre 15" and 16" | 70 |
74.7 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI LP (73.5kW) 7DCT tyre 17" | 70 |
74.4 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI LP (73.5kW) 48V HEV 6MT | 69 |
73.9 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI HP (88.3kW) 48V HEV 6MT | 69 |
73.9 |
3750 |
| 1.0P T-GDI HP (88.3kW) 48V HEV 7DCT | 70 |
74.7 |
3750 |
| 1.2P (61.8 kW) 5MT | 70 |
73 |
3750 |
| 1.4P (73.3 kW) 6MT | 70 |
80.4 |
3750 |
| 1.4P (73.3 kW) 6AT | 69 |
76.1 |
3750 |
More information regarding the regulation of the sound level of motor vehicles and replacement silencing systems, amending and repealing Directive can be found on the official website of the European Union.