The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 23,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
70.9
80.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.33 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
899 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
