The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 18,700

€ 20,900

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 GDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.08 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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