Volkswagen Beetle (2016 – 2019) vs Kia cee'd (2015 – 2018): specs compared
The Volkswagen Beetle is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.7 s. The Kia cee'd uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,171 kg against 1,239 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Beetle
2016 – 2019
|
Kia
cee'd
2015 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2015 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 220 hp | 100 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 350 Nm | 164 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 11.4 s | 7.7 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 233 km/h | 185 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 6.8 L/100 km | 3.6 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,288 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,239 – 1,376 kg | 1,171 – 1,291 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.