Kia Ceed JD vs Volkswagen Golf Mk7: specs side by side

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

Kia · 2012–2018

Ceed JD

Version (3 versions)

Power: 96 kW131 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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Volkswagen · 2012–2021

Golf Mk7

EV version C PI 445

Version (20 versions)

Power: 63 kW86 PS
0–100 km/h: 11.9 s
Top speed: 179 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,205 kg

Version spec sheet

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

City Too close to call Length: 4,310 mm vs 4,255 mm

In plain words

Kia Ceed JD has more power: 96 kW (131 PS) against 63 kW (86 PS) for Volkswagen Golf Mk7. Kia Ceed JD is 55 mm longer than Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (4,310 mm vs 4,255 mm). Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Kia Ceed JD yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

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

Ceed JD · Golf Mk7

	Ceed JD	Golf Mk7
Length	4,310 mm169.7 in †	4,255 mm167.5 in −55 mm −2.2 in −1.3%
Width	1,780 mm70.1 in †	1,791 mm70.5 in +11 mm +0.4 in +0.6%
Height	1,470 mm57.9 in †	1,435 mm56.5 in −35 mm −1.4 in −2.4%
Wheelbase	2,650 mm104.3 in †	2,631 mm103.6 in −19 mm −0.7 in −0.7%
Boot	380 l13.4 cu ft	380 l13.4 cu ft
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

Difference vs Ceed JD (±). 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.

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Full specifications

General
	Kia Ceed JD	Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Version	96 kW (131 PS)	1.2 TSI · petrol · 63 kW (86 PS)
Production years	2012–2018	2012–2021
Body	Hatchback, Station wagon	Hatchback
Country	South Korea	Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	96 kW (131 PS) 129 hp Better	63 kW (86 PS) 84 hp
Power, all versions	74–99 kW (101–135 PS) 99–133 hp	63–228 kW (86–310 PS) 84–306 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	157 Nm 116 lb-ft	160 Nm 118 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	No data	11.9 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	179 km/h 111 mph
Power per tonne	No data	52 kW/t 64 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	No data	1,197 cc 1.2 l
Gearbox	No data	5-speed manual
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,310 mm 169.7 in †	4,255 mm 167.5 in
Width	1,780 mm 70.1 in †	1,791 mm 70.5 in
Height	1,470 mm 57.9 in †	1,435 mm 56.5 in
Wheelbase	2,650 mm 104.3 in †	2,631 mm 103.6 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	1,205 kg 2,657 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	380 l 13.4 cu ft	380 l 13.4 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	No data	50 l 13.2 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	No data	4.9 l/100 km 48.0 mpg US
CO₂	No data	113 g/km
Fuel cost per year	No data	€1,290/year estimated
Range on a full tank	No data	1,020 km 634 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2012)	★★★★★ (2012)

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.