The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 23,700
€ 21,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57
70.9
80.9
58.3
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
104.3
169.7
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 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
1K
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 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 4100 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
