The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 21,100

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 GDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.72 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
JD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
833 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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