The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 23,800

€ 19,100

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.54 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
586 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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