The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 19,100

€ 24,000

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8 T.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
57
70.9
80.9
58.3
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
104.3
169.7
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 1.8 T
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.75 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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