The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 22,100

€ 25,600
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 3.2 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1447
1800
2055
1486
1808
2021
1800 mm
Width
1808 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2650
4310
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.82 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
10.56 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
67 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
739 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
739 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L