The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 20,100

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 ISG is 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 ISG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.6 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
133 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
21.07 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
610 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
102.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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