The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 16,000
€ 20,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
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
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.39 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 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
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
