The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 30,900
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.07 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
422 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
153.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
