The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 27,000
€ 22,100
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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.9
80.9
58.6
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
104.3
169.7
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.01 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
