The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 19,800

€ 16,700

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
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 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.77 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.0 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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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