The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,800

€ 29,500

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 ISG is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.84 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
JD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
133 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
21.02 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
549 mi
Range
723 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
549 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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