The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 29,400
€ 23,700
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.9
80.9
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
General
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
E87
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.3 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
