The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 23,700
€ 22,100
€ 23,700
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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.72 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 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
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 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
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 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
1124 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
