The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 43,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 Ceed GT is 2.4 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf R
56.8
70.9
80.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
170.3
103.4
167.8
170.3 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf R
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.12 %
General
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf R
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
201 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
15.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
15.5 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Ceed GT
501 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
117.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
