The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 16,000
€ 22,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.44 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
CD
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
