The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 (12 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 21,700

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
70.1
80.1
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 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 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.17 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
1KP
Generation
JD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
126 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.06 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
24.06 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
766 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
766 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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