The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 30,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed GT.
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed GT
59
67.8
74.7
56.8
70.9
80.9
67.8 in
Width
70.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59 in
Height
56.8 in
99
162.6
104.3
170.3
162.6 in
Length
170.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed GT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.04 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed GT
9C
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
201 hp
KIA Ceed GT
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed GT
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed GT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed GT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
501 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed GT
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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed GT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
KIA Ceed GT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
