The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,400

€ 23,000

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 10.6 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1470
1780
2035
1621
1759
1946
1780 mm
Width
1759 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2650
4310
2578
4204
4310 mm
Length
4204 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1301 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
99 kg
7.07 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
JD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
165 NM
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
165 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 kg/bhp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
9.78 kg/bhp
13.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
540 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
539 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1318 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L