The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 16,700
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.87 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
589 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft