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Kia Ceed vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or VW Golf?

Kia Ceed

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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1718 £.

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

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a clearly 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 convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Ceed is hardly perceptible lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed offers minimal more room – 395 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed performs slight better – up to 1291 L, which is about 54 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf minimal takes the win – 508 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Kia Ceed
VW Golf

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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

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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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
23500 - 26300 £
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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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
9.5 - 13.2 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
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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