The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 (10 - 12)
€ 23,100

€ 22,300

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.88 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
1K
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
126 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
52 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
899 mi
Range
732 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
732 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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