Kia Ceed 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 67 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 94 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): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 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 4 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: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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