The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,000

€ 23,800

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.08 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft