Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 65 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Ceed engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat CC, Audi TT | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Beetle engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Ceed 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
905 litres | no data | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 70 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4800 | |
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