The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 20,500

€ 21,400

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
167.7
101.5
165.5
167.7 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.15 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
ED
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
20.96 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
464 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 2.0
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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