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Volkswagen Golf Mk6 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 Mk6

Volkswagen · 2009–2012

Golf Mk6

Power
125 kW170 PS
Kerb mass
-

Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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.

  • Family Too close to call Boot: 350 l vs 340 l
  • City Too close to call Length: 4,199 mm vs 4,235 mm

In plain words

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 has more power: 125 kW (170 PS) against 90 kW (122 PS) for Kia Ceed I. Kia Ceed I is 36 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (4,235 mm vs 4,199 mm). Volkswagen Golf Mk6 has the bigger boot: 350 l against 340 l. Kia Ceed I is the older design (from 2006); Volkswagen Golf Mk6 arrived in 2009. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

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

Golf Mk6 · 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 4,199 mmLength 13 ft 9 in1,479 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,650 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,235 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,480 mm4 ft 10 in
Golf Mk6Ceed I
Length 4,199 mm165.3 in † 4,235 mm166.7 in +36 mm +1.4 in +0.9%
Width 1,779 mm70.0 in † 1,790 mm70.5 in +11 mm +0.4 in +0.6%
Height 1,479 mm58.2 in † 1,480 mm58.3 in +1 mm +0.04 in +0.1%
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 Mk6 (±). 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 Mk6Kia Ceed I
General
Version 2.0 · diesel · 125 kW (170 PS) 1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS)
Production years 2009–2012 2006–2012
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. 125 kW (170 PS) 168 hp Better 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp
Power, all versions 63–199 kW (86–271 PS) 84–267 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
Drive Front-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,199 mm 165.3 in † 4,235 mm 166.7 in
Width 1,779 mm 70.0 in † 1,790 mm 70.5 in
Height 1,479 mm 58.2 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 ★★★★★ (2009) ★★★★★ (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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