The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 19,100
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.33 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft