The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 22,100
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 T-GDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.4
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.45 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft