The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 24,000

€ 20,100
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 1.9 TDI is 7.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
9C
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
797 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
797 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
80.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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