The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,500

€ 23,400

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
58.5
70.1
80.1
59.2
70.1
78.9
70.1 in
Width
70.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.5 in
Height
59.2 in
104.3
177.4
101.5
178.5
177.4 in
Length
178.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.6 %

General
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
JD
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
133 hp
120 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
21.81 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
506 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
506 mi
542 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft