The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 19,100

€ 23,900

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57
70.9
80.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.9 in
Width
69.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.39 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft