The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 18,700

€ 24,000

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 7.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.01 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
797 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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