The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 23,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.46 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
JD
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
