The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 15,000
€ 21,200
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.4 is 4.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.23 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
JD
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 cee´d 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
28.01 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
549 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
