The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 14,400
€ 26,600
€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.59 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
568 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
