The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 16,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.9
80.9
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
