The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 23,800

€ 21,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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 1.6 CRDi
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.05 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
27.08 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft