The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 23,300
€ 22,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.6 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 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 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
545 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
