The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,700
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 3.2 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1447
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
1800
2055
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
2650
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.18 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1353 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
242 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
242 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
9.75 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L