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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24300 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or VW Golf?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

VW Golf

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a decisively edge – offering 333 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls distinct stronger with 420 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 167 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, VW Golf is barely noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1335 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers distinct more room – 625 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs evident better – up to 1694 L, which is about 457 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf barely noticeable takes the win – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24300 - 29100 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1335 - 1437 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
512 - 625 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4605 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1422 - 1465 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1545 - 1694 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Kia
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Is the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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