The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 43,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %

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)

7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23.28 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
739 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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