The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 23,000
€ 16,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4.
BMW 118i
KIA Ceed 1.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.9
80.9
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
104.3
169.7
166.4 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
KIA Ceed 1.4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.44 %
General
BMW 118i
KIA Ceed 1.4
E87
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
BMW 118i
KIA Ceed 1.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
KIA Ceed 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
