The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 14,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KIA cee´d 1.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.5
78.3
69.3 in
Width
70.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
167.7
165.5 in
Length
167.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KIA cee´d 1.4
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.91 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KIA cee´d 1.4
1KP
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KIA cee´d 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KIA cee´d 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.4
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
697 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
568 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KIA cee´d 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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