The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,600

€ 21,700

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 7.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
57
70.9
80.9
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
104.3
169.7
99
162.6
169.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
CD
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23.28 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
372 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
739 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
86.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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