The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 20,300

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KIA cee´d 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.5
78.3
70.8 in
Width
70.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
167.7
167.5 in
Length
167.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KIA cee´d 1.6
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2846 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.96 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KIA cee´d 1.6
AU
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
KIA cee´d 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
123 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KIA cee´d 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
35 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
484 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KIA cee´d 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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