The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 16,700

€ 20,100

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 18.1 cm longer, 7.9 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1447
1800
2055
1498
1721
1897
1800 mm
Width
1721 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1447 mm
Height
1498 mm
2650
4310
2515
4129
4310 mm
Length
4129 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
5.05 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CD
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
998 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
99 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
172 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
172 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
13.1 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
54 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
503 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L