The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,400
€ 22,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 GDI is 7.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
70.1
80.1
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.84 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
JD
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
380 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
