The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 16,500
€ 22,100
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA cee´d 1.6 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.3
167.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.87 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
