The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 23,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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 1.8 5V Turbo
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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 1.8 5V Turbo
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
565 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
