The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 16,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
