The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. KIA cee´d 1.4 (15 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 15,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the KIA cee´d 1.4.
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
70.1
80.1
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
59 in
Height
57.9 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 cee´d 1.4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2765 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.62 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
9C
Generation
JD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.4
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.93 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
27.93 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
412 mi
Range
549 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
549 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
113.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
KIA cee´d 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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