Kia Ceed 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

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Kia Ceed
2007 - 2009
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Ceed is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 90 - 143 HP80 - 210 HP
Torque: 137 - 305 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 - 13.8 seconds6.9 - 14 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Ceed. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 7.74.9 - 7.4
Kia Ceed petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Kia Ceed equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.20 m
Width: 1.79 m1.79 m
Height: 1.48 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 340 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1300 litres1305 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight: ~ 1`778 kg~ 1`864 kg
Net weight:~ 1`337 kg~ 1`263 kg
Load capacity:~ 441 kg~ 601 kg
Kia Ceed load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 20003400
Pros and Cons: Kia Ceed has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
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