The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 14,400

€ 21,700

€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.4 is 5.2 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.3
70.5
78.3
59
67.8
74.7
70.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
104.3
167.7
99
162.6
167.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.8 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
ED
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
89 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
372 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
568 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
109.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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