The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 33,400
€ 23,700
€ 33,400
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 GTI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf GTI
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
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.95 %
General
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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
