The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90 (09 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 17,800

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 CRDi 90.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
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 CRDi 90
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.95 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
1KP
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
89 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.87 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
33.87 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
732 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
732 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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