The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG (09 - 10)
€ 17,500

€ 19,500

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG.
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.5
78.3
67.8 in
Width
70.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
104.3
167.7
162.6 in
Length
167.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.47 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
9C
Generation
ED
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
123 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
100 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
33 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
482 mi
Range
354 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
354 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
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).
106.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
106.2 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft