The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 16,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
70.9
80.9
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.23 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KIA Ceed 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
