The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 24,000

€ 34,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
BMW 120i
57.9
70.1
80.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 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 cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
BMW 120i
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.1 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
BMW 120i
JD
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
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
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
126 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
23.9 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
48 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
672 mi
Range
547 mi
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
672 mi
547 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.0 T-GDI 120 ISG
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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