The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,500
€ 25,600
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 cee´d 2.0 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.6 %
General
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
ED
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
20.96 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
464 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
