The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 27,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.96 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
22.84 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 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 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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