The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 20,300

€ 23,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.92 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
645 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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