Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 8.4 s).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more power (265 hp vs 160 hp).
  • Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi has more cargo volume (395 L vs 374 L).
  • Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi has the lower starting MSRP ($25,900 vs $31,290).
2025 Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDi studio car image
Kia
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h8.4 s6.1 s
Top Speed210 km/h250 km/h
Power160 hp265 hp
Torque253 Nm370 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L50 L
Efficiency6.6 L/100km7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions150 g/km160 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,310 mm4,290 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm140 mm
Cargo395 L374 L
Curb Weight1,355 kg1,430 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$25,900$31,290