The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,100

€ 24,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 ISG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.15 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
JD
Generation
1K
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
21.07 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
814 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
610 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
86.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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