The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 20,300

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.6.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.5
78.3
70.8 in
Width
70.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
167.7
167.5 in
Length
167.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2846 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6
AU
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
123 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
35 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
690 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
484 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
Environmental Impact
85.3 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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