The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed GT (19 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 28,600
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Ceed GT.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.8
70.9
80.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.6 in
Height
56.8 in
99.4
168.8
104.3
170.3
168.8 in
Length
170.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.88 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
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 BMT
KIA Ceed GT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
KIA Ceed GT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed GT
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.2 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
15.2 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
457 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
