The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 16,000
€ 22,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.4 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
610 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
