The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 18,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4
57
70.9
80.9
58.3
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
104.3
169.7
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
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
12.32 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft