The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 23,700

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 GTE is 1.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf GTE
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
57 in
103.5
168.3
104.3
169.7
168.3 in
Length
169.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.71 %

General
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTE
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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