The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,700
 KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
63.8 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
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 Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.29 %
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
1KP
Generation
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft