The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 27,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57
70.9
80.9
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.9 in
Width
69.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57 in
Height
64.8 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
166.2
169.7 in
Length
166.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.4 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
