The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 22,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
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 BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
AU
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 BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
