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Background grid Kia Ceed Estate 2006-2009 Volkswagen Golf Estate 1997-2006
Spec height1 58.7 in 2 
+ 0.2 in
1 58.5 in Spec height1
+ 2.87 in 2 176 in Spec length
1 173.1 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Golf Estate 1997 - 2006
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Volkswagen
Golf
Estate
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Kia Ceed Estate 2006 - 2009
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Kia
Ceed
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2006 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf Variant (1J) Estate 1997 vs. Kia Ceed Sportswagon (ED) Estate 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf Variant (1J) Estate 1997 is 2.87 in shorter and 0.2 in lower compared to Kia Ceed Sportswagon (ED) Estate 2006. It offers 12% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
173.1 in
Length
176 in
+2.9
68.3 in
Width2
70.5 in
+2.2
77.17 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
58.5 in
Height1
58.7 in
+0.2
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
+5.3
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2621.3 lbs
Weight4,6
2903.5 lbs
+11%
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.9 cu ft
+17%
51.9 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
58.8 cu ft
+14%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15364
Price EU7
€ 16050
+5%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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