The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 39,300

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf R
57.9
70.1
80.1
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.8
169.7 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf R
2765 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
633 lb
18.63 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf R
JD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
99 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
99 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
27.93 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
39 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
549 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
549 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
113.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






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