The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 16,700

€ 30,300

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57
70.9
80.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
104.3
169.7
99.4
168.8
169.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.63 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

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








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