The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 14,400
€ 17,600
€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.4 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
167.7
99.9
168.4
167.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.85 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
568 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
