The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 44,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
57
70.9
80.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.4
167.8
169.7 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
