The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 16,700

€ 43,200

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
57
70.9
80.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.4
167.8
169.7 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.83 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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