Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Golf Mk5 vs Kia Ceed I: size comparison
- Length Ceed I 31 mm1 in longer
- Width Ceed I 31 mm1 in wider
- Height Ceed I 15 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot Golf Mk5 10 L0.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Golf Mk5 is 31 mm1 in shorter, 31 mm1 in narrower and 15 mm0.6 in lower than the Ceed I. Its wheelbase is 72 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | Golf Mk5 | Ceed I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,204 mm13 ft 10 in13 ft 10 in4,204 mm | 4,235 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,235 mm | −31 mm−1 in −0.7% |
| Width | 1,759 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,759 mm | 1,790 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,790 mm | −31 mm−1 in −1.7% |
| Height | 1,465 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,465 mm | 1,480 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,480 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,578 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | −72 mm−3 in −2.7% |
| Footprint | 7.39 m²79.6 sq ft79.6 sq ft7.39 m² | 7.58 m²81.6 sq ft81.6 sq ft7.58 m² | −0.19 m²−2.0 sq ft −2.5% |
| Boot | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | 340 L12.0 cu ft12.0 cu ft340 L | +10 L+0.4 cu ft +2.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,248–1,346 kg2,751–2,967 lb2,751–2,967 lb1,248–1,346 kg | 1,275 kg2,811 lb2,811 lb1,275 kg | −27 kg−60 lb −2.1% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Golf Mk5
- Single garage
- Fits 1,296 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 621 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 796 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 371 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Ceed I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,265 mm4 ft 2 in to spare in length, 605 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 765 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 355 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 or the Kia Ceed I?
The Kia Ceed I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Golf Mk5 is 31 mm shorter, 31 mm narrower and 15 mm lower than the Ceed I. Its wheelbase is 72 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and the Kia Ceed I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 fits with room to open the doors (1,296 mm to spare in length, 621 mm each side). The Kia Ceed I fits with room to open the doors (1,265 mm to spare in length, 605 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Golf Mk5: 350 L against 340 L in the Kia Ceed I (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.