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Background grid Kia Ceed Hatchback 2006-2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2008-2014
Spec height1 1.48 m 2 
+ 0.1 cm
1 1.479 m Spec height1
+ 1.1 cm 2 1.79 m Spec width2
1 1.779 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2008 - 2014
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 6 | 2008 - 2014
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Kia Ceed 5-door Hatchback 2006 - 2009
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Kia
Ceed
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2006 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (5K) 5-door Hatchback 2008 vs. Kia Ceed (ED) 5-door Hatchback 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (5K) 5-door Hatchback 2008 is 1.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower compared to Kia Ceed (ED) 5-door Hatchback 2006. It offers 1% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
419.9 cm
Length
423.5 cm
+3.6
177.9 cm
Width2
179 cm
+1.1
204.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
147.9 cm
Height1
148 cm
+0.1
257.8 cm
Wheelbase
265 cm
+7.2
15 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1217 kg
Weight4,6
1275 kg
+5%
5
Seats max.
5
350 l
+3%
Cargo volume EU4
340 l
1305 l
+1%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1300 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 17965
+16%
Price EU7
€ 15580
$ --
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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