The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 19,000

€ 22,100

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.11 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
JD
Generation
CD
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
568 mi
Range
608 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
568 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
87.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
109.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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