The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 29,600

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA cee´d 1.6 is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
167.7
103.4
168
167.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTI
2846 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.43 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
484 mi
Range
485 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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