The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 22,600
€ 18,700
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.9
70.1
80.1
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 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 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.8 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
16
Generation
JD
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 BMT
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
