Size comparison · drawn to scale
Kia Ceed I vs Volkswagen Golf Mk6: size comparison
- Length Ceed I 36 mm1 in longer
- Width Ceed I 11 mm0.4 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Golf Mk6 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 Ceed I is 36 mm1 in longer, 11 mm0.4 in wider and 1 mm0.0 in taller than the Golf Mk6. Its wheelbase is 72 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | Ceed I | Golf Mk6 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,235 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,235 mm | 4,199 mm13 ft 9 in13 ft 9 in4,199 mm | +36 mm+1 in +0.9% |
| Width | 1,790 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,790 mm | 1,779 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,779 mm | +11 mm+0.4 in +0.6% |
| Height | 1,480 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,480 mm | 1,479 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,479 mm | +1 mm+0.0 in +0.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | 2,578 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,578 mm | +72 mm+3 in +2.8% |
| Footprint | 7.58 m²81.6 sq ft81.6 sq ft7.58 m² | 7.47 m²80.4 sq ft80.4 sq ft7.47 m² | +0.11 m²+1.2 sq ft +1.5% |
| Boot | 340 L12.0 cu ft12.0 cu ft340 L | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | −10 L−0.4 cu ft −2.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,275 kg2,811 lb2,811 lb1,275 kg | 1,290–1,374 kg2,844–3,029 lb2,844–3,029 lb1,290–1,374 kg | −15 kg−33 lb −1.2% |
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.
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
Golf Mk6
- Single garage
- Fits 1,301 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 611 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 801 mm2 ft 8 in to spare in length, 361 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Kia Ceed I or the Volkswagen Golf Mk6?
The Kia Ceed I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Ceed I is 36 mm longer, 11 mm wider and 1 mm taller than the Golf Mk6. Its wheelbase is 72 mm longer.
Will the Kia Ceed I and the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Kia Ceed I fits with room to open the doors (1,265 mm to spare in length, 605 mm each side). The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 fits with room to open the doors (1,301 mm to spare in length, 611 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Golf Mk6: 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.