The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 16,000
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) KIA Ceed 1.4
€ 26,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
70.9
80.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.54 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
CD
Generation
AU
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft