The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 33,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.2 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
