The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 24,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57
70.9
80.9
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
59.1 in
104.3
169.7
100
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 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 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
