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

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

Volkswagen Golf Mk7

Volkswagen · 2012–2021

Golf Mk7

EV version C PI 498

Power
85 kW116 PS
0–100 km/h
9.7 s
Top speed
204 km/h
Kerb mass
1,225 kg

Version spec sheet

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

Kia · 2012–2018

Ceed JD

C PI 465

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

Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
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At a glance

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

Categories won: Golf Mk7 1 Ceed JD 0

  • City Too close to call Length: 4,255 mm vs 4,310 mm
  • Performance Golf Mk7 Power per tonne: 69 kW/t vs 59 kW/t

In plain words

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 has more power: 85 kW (116 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Kia Ceed JD. Kia Ceed JD is 55 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (4,310 mm vs 4,255 mm). Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is lighter by 29 kg (1,225 kg vs 1,254 kg). On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 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
StatGolf Mk7Ceed JD
PIC · 498C · 465
Power 39 34
Grip 40 40
Handling 72 71
Top speed 40 32
Launch 33 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. 1 Golf Mk71.0 TSI · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 16.93 sat 130 km/h
  2. 2 Ceed JD74 kW (101 PS) 17.48 sat 125 km/h · +0.55 s

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Size and weight

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

Golf Mk7 · Ceed JD
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,631 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,255 mmLength 14 ft 0 in1,435 mm4 ft 8 inWheelbase 2,650 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,310 mmLength 14 ft 2 in1,470 mm4 ft 10 in
Golf Mk7Ceed 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 1,225 kg2,701 lb 1,254 kg2,765 lb +29 kg +64 lb +2.4%
Boot 380 l13.4 cu ft 380 l13.4 cu ft
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

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. † from another version of this generation.

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

Full specifications

Volkswagen Golf Mk7Kia Ceed JD
General
Version 1.0 TSI · petrol · 85 kW (116 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. 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp Better 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp
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. 200 Nm 148 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. 9.7 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. 204 km/h 127 mph No data
Power per tonne 69 kW/t 84 hp/ton calculated Better 59 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 999 cc 1.0 l 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. 1,225 kg 2,701 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. 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US No data
CO₂ 126 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,470/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 893 km 555 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. † from another version of this generation.

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