The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,000
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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 1.4 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.06 %
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi

 REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft