Kia Ceed 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.5 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 29 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. 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 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.6 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`920 | 2`000 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
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