Kia Ceed 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 32 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1300 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`263 kg | 1`290 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 447 kg | 530 kg | |
| Kia Ceed load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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