The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 25,600

€ 26,000
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg
( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
63 MPGe
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
15.6 lb
city
53 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
59 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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