The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. KIA cee´d 2.0 Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 18,000

€ 21,700

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.4 is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.4
KIA cee´d 2.0
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.5
78.3
70.3 in
Width
70.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
167.7
165.3 in
Length
167.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
KIA cee´d 2.0
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.78 %

General
VW Golf 1.4
KIA cee´d 2.0
1K
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
KIA cee´d 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
141 hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
137 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
KIA cee´d 2.0
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
21.09 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
31 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
534 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
428 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
KIA cee´d 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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