The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 22,100

€ 24,700

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.68 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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