The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.5 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
645 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft