The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 T-GDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
706 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
83.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft