The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 45,300

€ 22,100

€ 45,300
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 a little. The VW Golf R is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
169.7
167.8 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %

General
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 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
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 R
136.5 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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