The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 21,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.25 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
