The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 34,500
€ 16,000
€ 34,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d is 0.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4.
BMW 120d
KIA Ceed 1.4
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
170.4
104.3
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
KIA Ceed 1.4
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.37 %
General
BMW 120d
KIA Ceed 1.4
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
KIA Ceed 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
BMW 120d
KIA Ceed 1.4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
KIA Ceed 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
