The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10)
€ 22,200

€ 20,500

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
KIA cee´d 2.0
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
KIA cee´d 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
141 hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
137 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
33 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
503 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
464 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
KIA cee´d 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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