The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 19,600
€ 23,700
€ 19,600
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.9
80.9
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
