The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 25,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 7.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
59
67.8
74.7
57
70.9
80.9
67.8 in
Width
70.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59 in
Height
57 in
99
162.6
104.3
169.7
162.6 in
Length
169.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
9C
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
739 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
