The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 16,700

€ 25,600

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.48 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
462 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft