The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 16,500

€ 25,600
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 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.73 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
523 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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