The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 22,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
