The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 25,800
€ 24,000
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 Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.47 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
