The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 23,700
€ 18,100
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 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.4 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
117 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
