The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 16,700

€ 31,200

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.54 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
CD
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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








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