The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,600
€ 22,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed GT is 1.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
KIA Ceed GT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.8
70.9
80.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
170.3
99.9
168.4
170.3 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed GT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.69 %
General
KIA Ceed GT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed GT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
201 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Ceed GT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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15.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
15.5 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed GT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
38 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
727 mi
KIA Ceed GT
501 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed GT
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
