The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 20,100
€ 19,500
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 considerably. The KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG is 5.2 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
58.3
70.5
78.3
59
67.8
74.7
70.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
104.3
167.7
99
162.6
167.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.54 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
ED
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
22.63 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
354 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
354 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
106.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
