The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 16,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 120i is 0.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI.
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.0 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
170.4
104.3
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.92 %

General
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.88 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
28.88 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
598 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
98.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft