The Comparative Analysis :

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 18,700
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 GDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
70.1
80.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.4 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
JD
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXS*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft