The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 21,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
