The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 22,100
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.9
80.9
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
104.3
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
F21
Generation
CD
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 BluePerformance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
