The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG (15 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 24,000

€ 21,200
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 1.6 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG.
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.1
80.1
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 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 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.1 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
1K
Generation
JD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
126 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
48 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
510 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
672 mi
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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