The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 18,600

€ 19,100

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.6 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57
70.9
80.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57 in
99.4
168.8
104.3
169.7
168.8 in
Length
169.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.28 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
586 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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