The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 37,400

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf R
58.3
70.5
78.3
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.8
167.7 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf R
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.12 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf R
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
484 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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