The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 16,700

€ 24,100

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57
70.9
80.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.28 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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