The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 16,000
€ 23,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 2.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
70.9
80.9
58.7
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
104.3
169.7
103.1
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
62 mpg
44 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
971 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
65.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
