The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 23,300
€ 22,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 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
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 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
