The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 22,100
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 24,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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 T-GDI is 2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.14 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft