The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 25,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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
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 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.32 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
31.1 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
48 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
697 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1241 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
