The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
