The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 21,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
2846 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.06 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
833 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
