The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 45,300

€ 18,700

€ 45,300
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 a little. The VW Golf R is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.1
80.1
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
169.7
167.8 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
15.73 %

General
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
AU
Generation
JD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
475 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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