The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 16,000

€ 17,600

€ 16,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 3.2 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1447
1800
2055
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2650
4310
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.1 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1368 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
134 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
134 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.4
12.73 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
501 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L