The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 28,700

€ 16,700

€ 28,700
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 TGI BlueMotion is 1.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
70.9
80.9
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168
104.3
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.33 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
15.6 lb
city
37 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
52 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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