The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. KIA cee´d 2.0 Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 21,700

€ 24,000
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 1.8 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
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.03 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
121 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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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
21.09 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
31 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
570 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
428 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
KIA cee´d 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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