The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 19,100
€ 27,300
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
57
70.9
80.9
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
169.7
104.7
166.4
169.7 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.93 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
24.23 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
393 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
