The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 14,400
€ 37,400
€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.4 is 2.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
KIA cee´d 1.4
BMW 125d
58.3
70.5
78.3
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
167.7
105.9
170.4
167.7 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4
BMW 125d
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.09 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.4
BMW 125d
ED
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
89 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4
101 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4
BMW 125d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
568 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4
568 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
