Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Ceed) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 6 HP less power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Kia Ceed. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 320'000 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: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1642 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 23 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 4400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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