The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 19,000
€ 29,700
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.89 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
568 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
568 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
