The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d GT (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,700

€ 33,400

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 GT is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
KIA cee´d GT
VW Golf GTI
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 GT
VW Golf GTI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
KIA cee´d GT
VW Golf GTI
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 GT
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA cee´d GT
201 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
195 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d GT
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
KIA cee´d GT
VW Golf GTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
KIA cee´d GT
15.16 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d GT
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA cee´d GT
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
445 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA cee´d GT
445 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 GT
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d GT
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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