The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 32,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
70.5
78.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
104.3
167.7
100
168.7
167.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.17 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
22.63 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
354 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
354 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.2 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
106.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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