Volkswagen Golf Mk7 vs Kia Ceed JD: specs side by side

Report an error

Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volkswagen · 2012–2021

Golf Mk7

EV version C PI 445

Version (20 versions)

Power: 63 kW86 PS
0–100 km/h: 11.9 s
Top speed: 179 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,205 kg

Version spec sheet

Photo: Allie_Caulfield from Germany / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Kia · 2012–2018

Ceed JD

C PI 465

Version (3 versions)

Power: 74 kW101 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: 1,254 kg

Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Add a third car

At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Golf Mk7 0 Ceed JD 1

City Too close to call Length: 4,255 mm vs 4,310 mm
Performance Ceed JD Power per tonne: 59 kW/t vs 52 kW/t

In plain words

Kia Ceed JD has more power: 74 kW (101 PS) against 63 kW (86 PS) for Volkswagen Golf Mk7. Kia Ceed JD is 55 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (4,310 mm vs 4,255 mm). Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is lighter by 49 kg (1,205 kg vs 1,254 kg). On the catalog figures, the Kia Ceed JD is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Kia Ceed JD yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stat	Golf Mk7	Ceed JD
PI	C · 445	C · 465
Power	30	34
Grip	40	40
Handling	72	71
Top speed	30	32
Launch	24	29

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

1 Ceed JD74 kW (101 PS) 17.48 sat 125 km/h
2 Golf Mk71.2 TSI · petrol · 63 kW (86 PS) 18.00 sat 120 km/h · +0.52 s

Race them in 1CARS Race →

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Golf Mk7 · Ceed JD

	Golf Mk7	Ceed JD
Length	4,255 mm167.5 in	4,310 mm169.7 in +55 mm +2.2 in +1.3%
Width	1,791 mm70.5 in	1,780 mm70.1 in −11 mm −0.4 in −0.6%
Height	1,435 mm56.5 in	1,470 mm57.9 in +35 mm +1.4 in +2.4%
Wheelbase	2,631 mm103.6 in	2,650 mm104.3 in +19 mm +0.7 in +0.7%
Kerb weight	1,205 kg2,657 lb	1,254 kg2,765 lb +49 kg +108 lb +4.1%
Boot	380 l13.4 cu ft	380 l13.4 cu ft
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

Difference vs Golf Mk7 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

General
	Volkswagen Golf Mk7	Kia Ceed JD
Version	1.2 TSI · petrol · 63 kW (86 PS)	74 kW (101 PS)
Production years	2012–2021	2012–2018
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.	63 kW (86 PS) 84 hp	74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp Better
Power, all versions	63–228 kW (86–310 PS) 84–306 hp	74–99 kW (101–135 PS) 99–133 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	160 Nm 118 lb-ft Better	134 Nm 99 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	11.9 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.	179 km/h 111 mph	No data
Power per tonne	52 kW/t 64 hp/ton calculated	59 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1,197 cc 1.2 l	No data
Gearbox	5-speed manual	No data
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,255 mm 167.5 in	4,310 mm 169.7 in
Width	1,791 mm 70.5 in	1,780 mm 70.1 in
Height	1,435 mm 56.5 in	1,470 mm 57.9 in
Wheelbase	2,631 mm 103.6 in	2,650 mm 104.3 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,205 kg 2,657 lb Better	1,254 kg 2,765 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	380 l 13.4 cu ft	380 l 13.4 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	50 l 13.2 gal US	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	4.9 l/100 km 48.0 mpg US	No data
CO₂	113 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,290/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	1,020 km 634 mi estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2012)	★★★★★ (2012)

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.