The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 26,500
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.52 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
501 mi
Range
678 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
