The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 25,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
70.9
80.9
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
16
Generation
CD
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
