The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 19,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.0 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 1.0 T-GDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.66 %
General
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
118 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
586 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
