The Comparative Analysis :

KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) KIA cee´d 1.6
€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

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
Blueprint KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
70.5
78.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
104.3
167.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
2846 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.11 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

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
4-speed automatic 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
589 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 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