The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
167.6
104.3
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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
