The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 27,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.96 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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