The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 30,900

€ 22,100

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.8
70.3
80.6
57
70.9
80.9
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.15 %

General
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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