The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 29,800

€ 23,700

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
64.8
69.9
76.6
57
70.9
80.9
69.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
64.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.2
104.3
169.7
166.2 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.6 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
565 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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