The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 20,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.66 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
CD
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
432 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
