The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,500

€ 20,600

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi is 7.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.54 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
CD
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
364 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft