The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,100

€ 18,600

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.28 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
645 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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