The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 21,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.84 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
JD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
126 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
23.9 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
48 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
672 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
672 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
92.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft