The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,100
€ 27,000
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57
70.9
80.9
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.22 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
CD
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
647 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
