The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed GT (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 28,600
€ 20,100
€ 28,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed GT is 7.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
KIA Ceed GT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
56.8
70.9
80.9
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.8 in
Height
59 in
104.3
170.3
99
162.6
170.3 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed GT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
KIA Ceed GT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CD
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed GT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
201 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed GT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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15.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
15.2 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed GT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA Ceed GT
457 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed GT
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
