The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 25,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.47 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CD
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
