The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 23,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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, an inch wider and 1.6 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57
70.9
80.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57 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 Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 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
