The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 26,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi is an inch longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57
70.9
80.9
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.7
103.1
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.26 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
CD
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
797 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
89 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
