The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 16,000
€ 19,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
57
70.9
80.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.9 in
Width
69.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.77 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
CD
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
