The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 26,900

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
2846 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
ED
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
484 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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