The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 22,200
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 BlueMotion 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 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.29 %
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 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 BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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