The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
3080 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
22.32 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
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 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 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft