The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 22,100
€ 23,800
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 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.2 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
