The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 22,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 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
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 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
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 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