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

€ 28,600

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
57.9
70.1
80.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.69 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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