Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsKia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Kia Cee'd II

GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

204 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,377 kg
    3,036 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
184hp137kW
204hp152kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,377kg3,036lb
1,448kg3,192lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
92.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,517mm60in
-
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,318L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
53L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
171g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIKia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
204 hp
152 kW

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
1,448 kg
3,192 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V7.7 s

Although Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V: 3.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
716 km
445 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
KiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIKiaCee'd IIGT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Power
184 hp
137 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
716 km
445 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
171 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIKia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 474 km (295 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 62 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Kia Cee'd II GT 1.6 T-GDi 16V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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