The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 22,100
€ 20,100
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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.24 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
