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 4.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.06 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
