The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 24,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
59.1
71.7
79.6
57
70.9
80.9
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.1 in
Height
57 in
100
168.7
104.3
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
108 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
