The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 22,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG is 2.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.3
167.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.11 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
22.63 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
33 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
354 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
354 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.2 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
106.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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