The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 29,400
€ 22,100
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.39 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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
