The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,300

€ 21,900

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1480
1790
1990
1486
1808
2021
1790 mm
Width
1808 mm
1990 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
2650
4260
2537
4278
4260 mm
Length
4278 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1291 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.97 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
123 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
154 NM
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
154 NM
240 NM
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
165 m
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
10.5 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
327 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
327 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
115.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L