The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,400
€ 32,800
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 Performance.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.21 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
485 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
