The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 16,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 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 1.0 T-GDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.7 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
