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

€ 31,400

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTD
58.3
70.5
78.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.9
167.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTD
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.48 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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