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 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.38 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
