The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 19,900

€ 22,100

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57
70.9
80.9
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168.7
104.3
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
CD
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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