The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 20,500
€ 21,500
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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. 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 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
General
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
20.96 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
464 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
