Volkswagen Golf Mk6 vs Kia Ceed I: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2009–2012
Golf Mk6
- Power
- 77 kW105 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.3 s
- Top speed
- 189 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,314 kg
Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Kia · 2006–2012
Ceed I
- Power
- 90 kW122 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,275 kg
Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Golf Mk6 0 Ceed I 1
- 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 Ceed I Power per tonne: 71 kW/t vs 59 kW/t
In plain words
Kia Ceed I has more power: 90 kW (122 PS) against 77 kW (105 PS) for Volkswagen Golf Mk6. Kia Ceed I is 36 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (4,235 mm vs 4,199 mm). Kia Ceed I is lighter by 39 kg (1,275 kg vs 1,314 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 Kia Ceed I 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.
| Stat | Golf Mk6 | Ceed I |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 458 | C · 499 |
| Power | 33 | 39 |
| Grip | 40 | 40 |
| Handling | 70 | 71 |
| Top speed | 34 | 37 |
| Launch | 26 | 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 Mk6diesel · 77 kW (105 PS) 17.79 sat 123 km/h · +1.27 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| 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 | 1,314 kg2,897 lb | 1,275 kg2,811 lb −39 kg −86 lb −3.0% |
| 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.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Golf Mk6 | Kia Ceed I | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | diesel · 77 kW (105 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. | 77 kW (105 PS) 103 hp | 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp Better |
| 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. | 11.3 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. | 189 km/h 117 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 59 kW/t 71 hp/ton calculated | 71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | 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. | 1,314 kg 2,897 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. | 4.5 l/100 km 52.3 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 119 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,110/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 1,222 km 759 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2009) | ★★★★★ (2007) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
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 €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.