The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 24,900

€ 23,700

€ 24,900
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 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
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.08 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
21.49 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
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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