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Volkswagen Golf Mk5 vs Kia Ceed I: specs side by side

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

Volkswagen Golf Mk5

Volkswagen · 2003–2009

Golf Mk5

Power
103 kW140 PS
Kerb mass
-

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

Kia · 2006–2012

Ceed I

C PI 499

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
1,275 kg

Photo: Calreyn88 / 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.

Categories won: Golf Mk5 1 Ceed I 0

  • Family Too close to call Boot: 350 l vs 340 l
  • City Golf Mk5 Width: 1,759 mm vs 1,790 mm

In plain words

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 has more power: 103 kW (140 PS) against 90 kW (122 PS) for Kia Ceed I. Kia Ceed I is 31 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (4,235 mm vs 4,204 mm). Volkswagen Golf Mk5 has the bigger boot: 350 l against 340 l. Volkswagen Golf Mk5 is the older design (from 2003); Kia Ceed I arrived in 2006. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 is the pick for city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

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

Golf Mk5 · Ceed I
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 2,578 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,204 mmLength 13 ft 10 in1,465 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,650 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,235 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,480 mm4 ft 10 in
Golf Mk5Ceed I
Length 4,204 mm165.5 in † 4,235 mm166.7 in +31 mm +1.2 in +0.7%
Width 1,759 mm69.3 in † 1,790 mm70.5 in +31 mm +1.2 in +1.8%
Height 1,465 mm57.7 in † 1,480 mm58.3 in +15 mm +0.6 in +1.0%
Wheelbase 2,578 mm101.5 in † 2,650 mm104.3 in +72 mm +2.8 in +2.8%
Boot 350 l12.4 cu ft † 340 l12.0 cu ft −10 l −0.4 cu ft −2.9%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Golf Mk5 (±). 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 Mk5Kia Ceed I
General
Version 2.0 · diesel · 103 kW (140 PS) 1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS)
Production years 2003–2009 2006–2012
Body Hatchback, Station wagon 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. 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp Better 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp
Power, all versions 55–147 kW (75–200 PS) 74–197 hp 66–105 kW (90–143 PS) 89–141 hp
Power per tonne No data 71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,204 mm 165.5 in † 4,235 mm 166.7 in
Width 1,759 mm 69.3 in † 1,790 mm 70.5 in
Height 1,465 mm 57.7 in † 1,480 mm 58.3 in
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 101.5 in † 2,650 mm 104.3 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,275 kg 2,811 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 350 l 12.4 cu ft † 340 l 12.0 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 55 l 14.5 gal US † No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2004) ★★★★★ (2007)

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

† from another version of this generation.

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