The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 20,100
€ 21,500
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 1.6 CRDi is 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.96 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
