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

€ 18,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.1
80.1
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.51 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
AU
Generation
JD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
690 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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