The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 22,100

€ 27,100

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57
70.9
80.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.88 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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