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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

B PI 535

Power
118 kW160 PS
0–100 km/h
8.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
Kerb mass
1,346 kg

Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Kia Ceed I

Kia · 2006–2012

Ceed I

C PI 499

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.

Categories won: Golf Mk6 1 Ceed I 0

  • 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 Golf Mk6 Power per tonne: 88 kW/t vs 71 kW/t

In plain words

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 has more power: 118 kW (160 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). Kia Ceed I is lighter by 71 kg (1,275 kg vs 1,346 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. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 is the pick for performance. 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
StatGolf Mk6Ceed I
PIB · 535C · 499
Power 46 39
Grip 39 40
Handling 70 71
Top speed 46 37
Launch 42 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. 1 Golf Mk6petrol · 118 kW (160 PS) 15.85 sat 142 km/h
  2. 2 Ceed I1.6 (122 PS) · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 16.52 sat 133 km/h · +0.67 s

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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%
Kerb weight 1,346 kg2,967 lb 1,275 kg2,811 lb −71 kg −157 lb −5.3%
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 petrol · 118 kW (160 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. 118 kW (160 PS) 158 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
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 8.0 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. 220 km/h 137 mph No data
Power per tonne 88 kW/t 107 hp/ton calculated Better 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. 1,346 kg 2,967 lb 1,275 kg 2,811 lb Better
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. 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US No data
CO₂ 145 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,650/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 873 km 542 mi estimated 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).

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

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