The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed GT (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 28,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed GT.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.8
70.9
80.9
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
63.8 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
170.3
165.5 in
Length
170.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.4 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
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 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
KIA Ceed GT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed GT
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
15.2 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
457 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
