The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..)
€ 23,100
€ 30,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed GT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed GT
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.8
70.9
80.9
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
170.3
165.3 in
Length
170.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed GT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed GT
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed GT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
201 hp
KIA Ceed GT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed GT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed GT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed GT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
