The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 23,100

€ 16,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.29 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mpg
city
37 mpg
78 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
971 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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