The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 21,400

€ 29,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
166.2
169.7 in
Length
166.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.56 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
JD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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