The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,500

€ 44,100

€ 21,500
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 1.6 CRDi is 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.78 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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