Kia Ceed 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.4 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1642 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 147 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`377 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 603 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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