The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 35,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf GTI Performance
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.92 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf GTI Performance
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft