The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,500
€ 20,100
€ 20,500
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 KIA cee´d 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.34 %
General
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
141 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0
137 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0
20.96 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0
464 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 2.0
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
946 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
