The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 19,100
€ 28,100
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2 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
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.92 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
CD
Generation
E81
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
586 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
