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

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

Volkswagen · 2012–2021

Golf Mk7

EV version A PI 601

Version (20 versions)

Power: 162 kW220 PS
0–100 km/h: 6.3 s
Top speed: 246 km/h

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

Kia · 2018–2025

Ceed III

No versions in our catalog yet

Power: 85–150 kW116–204 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -

Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

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

Family Golf Mk7 Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★

In plain words

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is the older design (from 2012); Kia Ceed III arrived in 2018. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 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

General
	Volkswagen Golf Mk7	Kia Ceed III
Version	GTI 2.0 TSI · petrol · 162 kW (220 PS)	No data
Production years	2012–2021	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.	162 kW (220 PS) 217 hp Better	85–150 kW (116–204 PS) 114–201 hp
Power, all versions	63–228 kW (86–310 PS) 84–306 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.	350 Nm 258 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.	246 km/h 153 mph	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	No data
Engine	1,984 cc 2.0 l	No data
Drive	Front-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,255 mm 167.5 in †	No data
Width	1,791 mm 70.5 in †	No data
Height	1,435 mm 56.5 in †	No data
Wheelbase	2,631 mm 103.6 in †	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	380 l 13.4 cu ft †	No data
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	50 l 13.2 gal US †	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2012) Better	★★★★☆ (2019)

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

† from another version of this generation.