The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 21,700
€ 24,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.9
80.9
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
