The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 16,500
€ 19,600
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
589 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
