The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,700
€ 22,100
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57
70.9
80.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
169.7
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.7 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
