The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 18,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.75 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
