The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
712 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft