The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 23,100

€ 21,700
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 cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.42 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
JD
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 cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
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
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
126 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 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 cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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24.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
24.06 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
55 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
766 mi
Range
899 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
766 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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