The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 20,300

€ 21,200

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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
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
2846 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
2 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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