The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 39,300
€ 23,700
€ 39,300
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 slightly. The VW Golf R is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.8
104.3
169.7
165.8 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.72 %
General
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
