The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 25,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.05 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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