The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 26,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA cee´d 1.6 is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
167.7
103.1
167.5
167.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.45 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
ED
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
15.6 lb
40 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
484 mi
Range
256 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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).
24.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft