The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 21,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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 1.6 GDI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.22 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
