The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 30,500

€ 21,500

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.68 %

General
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
113 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.08 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
27.08 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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