Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Kia Ceed 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Kia Ceed. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 740 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 104 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 14 800 | |
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