The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 16,000

€ 18,900

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.16 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
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 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft