The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 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 DCT7 (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 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 ACT BlueMotion
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.72 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
647 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft