The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 22,100
€ 27,300
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 BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.9
80.9
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 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 Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %
General
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
E87
Generation
CD
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 Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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).
108 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft
