The Comparative Analysis :

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 18,700
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
70.1
80.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.79 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
JD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
833 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft