The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 23,100

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 CRDi is 2.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3214 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.86 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ED
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
23.29 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
42 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
899 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
588 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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