The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
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 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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
21.49 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
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
981 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
