The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 21,200

€ 16,700

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
57
70.9
80.9
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
63.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.35 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft