1989 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 473 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1989 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (252 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Golf | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
