The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 23,700

€ 32,600
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 a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
104.3
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.38 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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