The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 25,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
70.1
80.1
58.7
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
104.3
169.7
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
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.01 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
20.58 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
47 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
621 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
