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

€ 28,600

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 120i.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
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 120i
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.02 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
28.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
28.88 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
567 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
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