The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..)
€ 24,200
€ 30,600
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the KIA Ceed GT.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.8
70.9
80.9
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.5 in
Height
56.8 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
170.3
168.4 in
Length
170.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.47 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed GT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
