The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,800

€ 19,500

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
167.7
99.9
168.4
167.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.61 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
26.81 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
579 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
578 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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