The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,900

€ 29,700

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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. The KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG is an inch longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
JD
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
126 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
24.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
24.06 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
62 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
867 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
87.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 ISG
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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