The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 16,500
€ 25,600
€ 16,500
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 cee´d 1.6 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.5
167.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.73 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
ED
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
