The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
