The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 32,800

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 2.0 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf GTI
58.3
70.5
78.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.9
167.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf GTI
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.02 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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21.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
21.09 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
428 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
428 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
151.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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