The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 15,000

€ 23,100

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA cee´d 1.4 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.74 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
JD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
28.01 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
39 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
62 mpg
48 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
549 mi
Range
971 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
549 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
65.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
113.6 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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