The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 18,700
€ 25,200
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 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI.
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
70.1
80.1
68.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 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 120i
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.03 %
General
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
E87
Generation
JD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
414 mi
Range
540 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
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
