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

€ 24,700

€ 19,500
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 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 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.75 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
22.63 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
33 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
354 mi
Range
814 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
354 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
106.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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