The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 30,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed GT.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.8
70.9
80.9
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
63.8 in
Height
56.8 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
170.3
165.5 in
Length
170.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
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 GT
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
KIA Ceed GT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed GT
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed GT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
