The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 20,100

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 128 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 1.6 TDI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 128
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
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
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
126 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
23.92 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
732 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
732 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 CRDi 128
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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