The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,100

€ 29,600

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
57
70.9
80.9
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.28 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
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
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
462 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
462 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1049 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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