The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 15,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.4
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 1.4
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.07 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.4
1KP
Generation
JD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
549 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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