The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 18,700

€ 37,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 GDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.1 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
JD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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