The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 2.0 Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 25,800

€ 21,700

€ 25,800
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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 2.0.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 2.0
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 2.0
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.18 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 2.0
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
141 hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
137 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 2.0
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
21.09 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
428 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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