The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,800

€ 20,800

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 CRDi 115 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 CRDi 115
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.02 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
26.81 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
589 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
578 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
117.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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