The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 16,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 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 1.5 eTSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.02 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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