The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,100
€ 18,400
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
167.7
99.9
168.4
167.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.03 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
101 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
31.28 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
645 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
380 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
