The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,100

€ 22,200

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is 7.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57
70.9
80.9
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
104.3
169.7
99
162.6
169.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.82 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
CD
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
380 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft