The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 20,600

€ 19,100

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 7.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 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 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.12 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
118 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
586 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
586 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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