The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 21,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.01 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
