The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,100

€ 19,500

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3.2 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1447
1800
2055
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2650
4310
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.37 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1353 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
242 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
242 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
9.53 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
545 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L