The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,600

€ 25,600

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.5 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.22 lb/hp
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
22.35 lb/hp
31.22 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
795 mi
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
514 mi
795 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d Sportswagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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