The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 23,700
€ 21,900
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 1.6 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 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 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 1.4 T-GDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
