The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 29,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 T-GDI is an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57
70.9
80.9
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
CD
Generation
CD
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 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
87.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
