The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 20,100

€ 22,700
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 CRDi 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 1.6 TDI.
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.66 %

General
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
ED
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
23.29 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
588 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 2.0 CRDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft