The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 16,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.5
78.3
69.3 in
Width
70.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
167.7
165.5 in
Length
167.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.78 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
1KP
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
123 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
523 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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