The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 18,400

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 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 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.35 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
20.96 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
464 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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