The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,700
€ 23,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
57
70.9
80.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.29 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
CD
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
