The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,400
€ 22,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 GDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
169.7
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.4 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
JD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
610 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
106.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
