The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 44,100
€ 23,700
€ 44,100
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 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
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
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
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
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 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
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 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
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
