The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. KIA cee´d 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 37,400

€ 15,000

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 R is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA cee´d 1.4.
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.4
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.8
104.3
169.7
165.8 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.4
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.3 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
99 hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.4
Performance
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.4
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
439 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
549 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft