The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 16,000

€ 36,900

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 1.7 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57
70.9
80.9
58.3
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
104.3
169.7
103.4
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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