The Comparative Analysis :

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 18,700
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
70.1
80.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft