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Kia XCeed vs VW Golf – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia XCeed has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 2061 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 5.30 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 clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls distinct stronger with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 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, VW Golf is barely noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers a bit more room – 426 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs somewhat better – up to 1378 L, which is about 141 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf minimal takes the win – 508 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be leaves the rival little chance 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 XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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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
23100 - 33000 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 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
144 - 155 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW

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Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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