Volkswagen Golf Mk8 vs Kia Ceed III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2019–present
Golf Mk8
- Power
- 180 kW245 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.3 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Kia · 2018–2025
Ceed III
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 85–150 kW116–204 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
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At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Family Golf Mk8 Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
In plain words
Kia Ceed III is the older design (from 2018); Volkswagen Golf Mk8 arrived in 2019. Volkswagen Golf Mk8 is still in production; Kia Ceed III is not. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 is the pick for family. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Kia Ceed III yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Golf Mk8 | Kia Ceed III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | GTI 2.0 TSI · petrol · 180 kW (245 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 2019–present | 2018–2025 |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback, Station wagon |
| Country | Germany | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 180 kW (245 PS) 241 hp Better | 85–150 kW (116–204 PS) 114–201 hp |
| Power, all versions | 66–235 kW (90–320 PS) 89–315 hp | 85–150 kW (116–204 PS) 114–201 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 6.3 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 250 km/h 155 mph | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | No data |
| Engine | 2,000 cc 2.0 l | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,284 mm 168.7 in | No data |
| Width | 1,789 mm 70.4 in | No data |
| Height | 1,456 mm 57.3 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm 103.8 in | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 381 l 13.5 cu ft † | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 45 l 11.9 gal US † | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2025) Better | ★★★★☆ (2019) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.