The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 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 BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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
*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 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
121 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
26.52 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
59 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 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
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
