The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,700

€ 32,500

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf GTI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
167.7
103.4
168
167.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf GTI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.04 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf GTI
ED
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
23.29 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
588 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
588 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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