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Kia XCeed vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or VW Golf Variant?

Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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VW Golf Variant

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 a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the VW Golf Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3004 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 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 Variant has a decisively 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 Variant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf Variant pulls noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Kia XCeed is minimal lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers distinct more room – 611 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs a bit better – up to 1642 L, which is about 264 L more than the Kia XCeed.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant to a small extent takes the win – 547 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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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 Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Reviews Kia XCeed

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
144 - 155 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 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, G, F, C
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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