The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 24,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.35 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
23.14 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
327 mi
Range
645 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
327 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
115.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
