The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,100
€ 27,000
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
104.3
167.7
99.4
168.8
167.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.59 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
101 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
31.28 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
380 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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














