The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 21,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.9
80.9
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.01 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
27.08 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
