The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 24,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
63.8
69.3
76.6
57
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
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 Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.41 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
1KP
Generation
CD
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 Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
