The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 33,000
€ 22,100
€ 33,000
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 GTI Performance is 1.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 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
103.4
168
104.3
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.2 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
