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 · 2009–2012

Golf Mk6

C PI 495

Version (11 versions)

Power: 90 kW122 PS
0–100 km/h: 9.5 s
Top speed: 200 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,290 kg

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Kia · 2006–2012

Ceed I

C PI 499

Version (4 versions)

Power: 90 kW122 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
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
Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 70 kW/t vs 71 kW/t

In plain words

Kia Ceed I is 36 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (4,235 mm vs 4,199 mm). Kia Ceed I is lighter by 15 kg (1,275 kg vs 1,290 kg). 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 0–100 km/h for the Kia Ceed I 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 Mk6	Ceed I
PI	C · 495	C · 499
Power	39	39
Grip	40	40
Handling	71	71
Top speed	38	37
Launch	34	37

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 I1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 16.52 sat 133 km/h
2 Golf Mk6petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 16.84 sat 131 km/h · +0.32 s

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Size and weight

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

Golf Mk6 · Ceed I

	Golf Mk6	Ceed 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%
Kerb weight	1,290 kg2,844 lb	1,275 kg2,811 lb −15 kg −33 lb −1.2%
Boot	350 l12.4 cu ft	340 l12.0 cu ft −10 l −0.4 cu ft −2.9%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

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

General
	Volkswagen Golf Mk6	Kia Ceed I
Version	petrol · 90 kW (122 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.	90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp	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
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	9.5 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.	200 km/h 124 mph	No data
Power per tonne	70 kW/t 85 hp/ton calculated	71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
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.	1,290 kg 2,844 lb	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
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	6.2 l/100 km 37.9 mpg US	No data
CO₂	144 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,630/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	887 km 551 mi estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2009)	★★★★★ (2007)

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.