The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 20,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57
70.9
80.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
169.7
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
