The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 25,800
€ 20,300
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 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
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.22 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
