The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 18,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 0.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57
70.9
80.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
104.3
169.7
99.4
168.8
169.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.33 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
645 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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