The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 30,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
57.9
70.1
80.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.49 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
JD
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
422 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
