The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 35,000
€ 16,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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.
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.96 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
AU
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 GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
154 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
