The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 32,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.95 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
