The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 22,100
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
70.9
80.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
104.3
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.29 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
610 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft