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 7.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57
70.9
80.9
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
104.3
169.7
99
162.6
169.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.05 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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