The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 21,900
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
167.7
99.9
168.4
167.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.03 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
