Kia Ceed 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
1300 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Ceed has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Kia Ceed uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 5 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 (kg): | 1`820 | 1`870 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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