The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12)
€ 18,100

€ 14,400

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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 is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
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
KIA cee´d 1.4
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.44 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
1K
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.4
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
568 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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