The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,600

€ 31,400

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed GT is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf GTD
56.8
70.9
80.9
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
170.3
101.5
165.9
170.3 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf GTD
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.92 %

General
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf GTD
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
201 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf GTD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
15.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
15.5 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA Ceed GT
501 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed GT
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft