The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 23,700
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 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 1.6 BlueTDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.41 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
818 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft