The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 21,800

€ 33,900

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
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 ISG
VW Golf GTI Performance
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.57 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
133 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
122 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
21.02 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
549 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
549 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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