The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. KIA cee´d 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 27,300

€ 15,000

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.4
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 1.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.82 %

General
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
99 hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA cee´d 1.4
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
393 mi
Range
549 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
549 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
KIA cee´d 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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