The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 16,700

€ 25,900

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.75 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
CD
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
634 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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