The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 28,100

€ 18,700

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI.
BMW 120d
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
70.1
80.1
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.94 %

General
BMW 120d
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
E81
Generation
JD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 120d
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
674 mi
Range
540 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft