The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 21,500
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.04 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft