The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 43,200

€ 16,700

€ 43,200
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 R is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
169.7
167.8 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.83 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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