The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 22,500
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57
70.9
80.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.41 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
833 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
