The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 19,100

€ 42,400

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
57
70.9
80.9
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
169.7
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 R
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.26 %

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
6-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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
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