The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 18,000
€ 19,100
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.9
80.9
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
1K
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
118 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
586 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
