The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 18,700
€ 19,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 4.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
57.9
70.1
80.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.16 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
JD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
125 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
