The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 27,700
€ 18,700
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf GTI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.1
80.1
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.99 %
General
VW Golf GTI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
1K
Generation
JD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
468 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
