The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 20,100
€ 23,300
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 KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
70.5
78.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
167.7
99.9
168.4
167.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2846 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.01 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
23.14 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
327 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
327 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.1 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).
125 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
115.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
